Kia Forte AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $140
- High
- $374
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte AC compressor?
Asking prices from 608 salvage yards in 48 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 Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte AC compressor costs $35 to $374, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 1,330 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2024 (12 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$137
Grade B (good)$137
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$374969 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$328235 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$250126 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$374 | 969 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$328 | 235 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$250 | 126 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$137
Grade B$137
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$374 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Forte AC compressor is listed
We found priced Kia Forte AC compressor listings at 608 salvage yards across 48 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 422 listings (16% of the total) from 31 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $100, while Georgia yards ask $188, 88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 422 | 31 | $137+10% |
| Arizona | 179 | 20 | $100-20% |
| Texas | 155 | 36 | $135+8% |
| Indiana | 144 | 22 | $100-20% |
| Michigan | 135 | 41 | $175+40% |
| California | 132 | 30 | $120-4% |
| Georgia | 119 | 17 | $188+50% |
| Ohio | 108 | 38 | $123-2% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $125 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $125
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $410–$1,025
- 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 Kia Forte AC compressor cost by year?
2024108 listingsFits 3 years$153$35 – $3232023108 listingsFits 3 years$198$65 – $3602022111 listingsFits 3 years$130$35 – $3232021103 listingsFits 3 years$120$50 – $3742020134 listingsFits 3 years$162$50 – $288201950 listingsFits 3 years$100$50 – $2742018300 listingsFits 7 years$123$40 – $3352017346 listingsFits 7 years$137$45 – $3422016246 listingsFits 7 years$90$45 – $3222015300 listingsFits 7 years$125$35 – $257
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Forte 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.6L (turbo), VIN 7 (8th digit), lists at a $123 median, while 2.0L commands $164, a 33% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $90, while 2023 tops the table at $198. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 17% below the Ford F150 ($150), 37% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 50% 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 Kia Forte parts are priced?
01wide ±153%
Side Mirror
$145median
$30$474
02wide ±225%
Tail Light
$150median
$25$699
03wide ±156%
Grille
$140median
$29$465
04wide ±205%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$25$460
05wide ±213%
Wheels
$145median
$25$644
06wide ±289%
Transmission
$451median
$95$2,700
07wide ±214%
Headlight Assembly
$425median
$95$1,911
08wide ±82%
Engine
$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
09wide ±184%
Starter
$77median
$25$309
10wide ±160%
Radiator
$130median
$40$455
11wide ±114%
Strut
$128median
$30$323
12wide ±240%
Alternator
$75median
$30$390
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesEClassvsKiaForte
Class$199
Forte$125
$74 diff3,616 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaForte
Class$250
Forte$125
$125 diff3,616 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsKiaForte
Elantra$144
Forte$125
$19 diff3,511 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsKiaForte
Altima$113
Forte$125
$12 diff3,180 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordMustangvsKiaForte
Mustang$190
Forte$125
$65 diff3,143 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsKiaForte
Sorento$152
Forte$125
$27 diff3,138 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
Kiawide ±148%
Kia Optima
$125median
$40$410
Kiawide ±165%
Kia Sorento
$152median
$35$536
Kiawide ±151%
Kia Soul
$132median
$35$433
Common questions
Kia Forte AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Kia Forte?
The median asking price is $125 across 1,330 priced listings from 608 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $137. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $90.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte AC compressor replacement typically runs $410–$1,025 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $125, 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 Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Forte AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.