Hyundai Kona AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $155
- High
- $315
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Hyundai Kona AC compressor?
Asking prices from 228 salvage yards in 29 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Hyundai Kona AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Hyundai Kona AC compressor costs $35 to $315, with a median asking price of $153. Based on 537 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2025 (8 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$162
Grade B (good)$118
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$315441 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$28584 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$13512 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$315 | 441 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$285 | 84 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$135 | 12 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$162
Grade B$118
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$315 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Hyundai Kona AC compressor is listed
We found priced Hyundai Kona AC compressor listings at 228 salvage yards across 29 states. Florida supplies the most, with 167 listings (17% of the total) from 28 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $107, while Minnesota yards ask $178, 66% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 167 | 28 | $148-3% |
| Texas | 146 | 28 | $175+14% |
| Illinois | 123 | 18 | $162+6% |
| Indiana | 75 | 9 | $107-30% |
| Ohio | 54 | 10 | $144-6% |
| Wisconsin | 46 | 11 | $137-10% |
| Minnesota | 41 | 10 | $178+16% |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | 9 | $150-2% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $153 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Hyundai Kona AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $153
- Hyundai Kona median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $440–$1,055
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Hyundai Kona AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 4 years$169$75 – $315202450 listingsFits 4 years$143$50 – $297202323 listingsFits 6 years$175$61 – $268202250 listingsFits 4 years$175$95 – $2702021100 listingsFits 4 years$138$35 – $2682020100 listingsFits 4 years$137$35 – $2682019100 listingsFits 4 years$176$65 – $2852018100 listingsFits 4 years$125$50 – $307
Market analysis
How much does a used Hyundai Kona AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Hyundai Kona AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 37% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $162.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, sport package (N), lists at a $125 median, while w/o sport package commands $175, a 40% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2019 tops the table at $176. Parts from 2018–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Kona sits 2% above the Ford F150 ($150), 23% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 39% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Hyundai Kona parts are priced?
01wide ±176%
Axle Shaft
$125median
$40$480
02wide ±183%
Transmission Control Module
$132median
$40$524
03wide ±196%
Tail Light
$174median
$35$717
04wide ±141%
Engine Computer
$165median
$49$515
05wide ±285%
Brake Caliper
$84median
$14$493
06wide ±148%
Front Seat
$180median
$66$600
07wide ±211%
Car Radio
$192median
$40$850
08wide ±246%
Air Bag
$200median
$36$1,020
09wide ±163%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$426median
$119$1,508
10wide ±185%
Side Mirror
$199median
$35$770
11wide ±90%
Door Assembly
$749median
$250$1,597
12wide ±150%
Wheels
$189median
$45$611
Price comparisons
Compare Hyundai Kona AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsHyundaiKona
F150$150
Kona$153
$3 diff3,460 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsHyundaiKona
Class$198
Kona$153
$45 diff2,841 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsHyundaiKona
Class$250
Kona$153
$97 diff2,823 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsHyundaiKona
1500$133
Kona$153
$20 diff2,796 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsHyundaiKona
Elantra$144
Kona$153
$9 diff2,718 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsHyundaiKona
Explorer$148
Kona$153
$5 diff2,600 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±157%
Chevy Equinox
$118median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Hyundaiwide ±166%
Hyundai Elantra
$144median
$45$524
Hyundaiwide ±229%
Hyundai Santa Fe
$165median
$35$790
Hyundaiwide ±203%
Hyundai Sonata
$138median
$39$600
Hyundaiwide ±120%
Hyundai Tucson
$150median
$45$406
Common questions
Hyundai Kona AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Hyundai Kona?
The median asking price is $153 across 537 priced listings from 228 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $162. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Kona AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Hyundai Kona AC compressor replacement typically runs $440–$1,055 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $153, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Hyundai Kona model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Hyundai Kona AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Kona AC compressor fitments across 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.