Hyundai Sonata AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $39
- Average
- $154
- High
- $600
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Hyundai Sonata AC compressor?
Asking prices from 608 salvage yards in 46 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
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Part overview
About the Hyundai Sonata 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 Sonata AC compressor costs $39 to $600, with a median asking price of $138. Based on 1,714 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$148
Grade B (good)$132
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$39–$6001,247 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$423375 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$1002 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$34990 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $39–$600 | 1,247 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$423 | 375 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$100 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$349 | 90 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$148
Grade B$132
Grade C$100
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $39–$600 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Hyundai Sonata AC compressor is listed
We found priced Hyundai Sonata AC compressor listings at 608 salvage yards across 46 states. Texas supplies the most, with 494 listings (12% of the total) from 55 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $97, while North Carolina yards ask $156, 61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 494 | 55 | $125-9% |
| Illinois | 350 | 28 | $108-22% |
| Florida | 338 | 35 | $136-1% |
| California | 242 | 47 | $123-11% |
| Indiana | 190 | 18 | $97-30% |
| North Carolina | 152 | 28 | $156+13% |
| Wisconsin | 147 | 20 | $125-9% |
| Missouri | 142 | 20 | $148+7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $138 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Hyundai Sonata AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $138
- Hyundai Sonata median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $425–$1,040
- 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 Sonata AC compressor cost by year?
2024148 listingsFits 6 years$210$50 – $4232023200 listingsFits 5 years$143$70 – $3502022200 listingsFits 6 years$153$50 – $6002021200 listingsFits 5 years$143$70 – $3502020100 listingsFits 6 years$186$50 – $6002019250 listingsFits 5 years$137$50 – $6002018250 listingsFits 5 years$132$50 – $6002017300 listingsFits 5 years$125$39 – $6002016236 listingsFits 5 years$113$39 – $6002015200 listingsFits 6 years$85$39 – $270
Market analysis
How much does a used Hyundai Sonata AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Hyundai Sonata AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 48% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $148.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L (hybrid), lists at a $148 median, while 2.5L, turbo commands $230, a 55% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $85, while 2024 tops the table at $210. Parts from 2012–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Sonata sits 8% below the Ford F150 ($150), 31% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 45% 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 Sonata parts are priced?
01wide ±275%
Side Mirror
$165median
$29$937
02wide ±231%
Wheels
$150median
$30$723
03wide ±278%
Tail Light
$195median
$35$1,118
04wide ±222%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$25$474
05wide ±286%
Grille
$190median
$34$1,120
06wide ±140%
Headlight Assembly
$750median
$125$2,220
07wide ±229%
Strut
$100median
$30$487
08wide ±134%
Engine
$2,452median
$491$7,067
09wide ±274%
Radiator
$143median
$35$820
10wide ±211%
Transmission
$808median
$145$3,550
11wide ±216%
Fender
$208median
$40$938
12wide ±218%
AC Condenser
$125median
$35$580
Price comparisons
Compare Hyundai Sonata AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesEClassvsHyundaiSonata
Class$199
Sonata$138
$61 diff4,000 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsHyundaiSonata
Class$250
Sonata$138
$112 diff4,000 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsHyundaiSonata
Elantra$144
Sonata$138
$6 diff3,895 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsHyundaiSonata
Altima$113
Sonata$138
$25 diff3,564 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordMustangvsHyundaiSonata
Mustang$190
Sonata$138
$52 diff3,527 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsMercedesSClass
Sonata$138
Class$250
$112 diff3,348 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 ±148%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$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
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Hyundaiwide ±166%
Hyundai Elantra
$144median
$45$524
Hyundaiwide ±229%
Hyundai Santa Fe
$165median
$35$790
Hyundaiwide ±120%
Hyundai Tucson
$150median
$45$406
Common questions
Hyundai Sonata AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Hyundai Sonata?
The median asking price is $138 across 1,714 priced listings from 608 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $148. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $85.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Sonata AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Hyundai Sonata AC compressor replacement typically runs $425–$1,040 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $138, 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 Sonata model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Hyundai Sonata AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Sonata AC compressor fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.