Kia K5 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $179
- High
- $473
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 282 salvage yards in 43 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 K5 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 K5 AC compressor costs $50 to $473, with a median asking price of $177. Based on 454 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2025 (5 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$195
Grade B (good)$135
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$473328 listings
Grade BStandard used$85–$302122 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$504 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$473 | 328 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $85–$302 | 122 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$50 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$195
Grade B$135
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$473 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Kia K5 AC compressor listings at 282 salvage yards across 43 states. Texas supplies the most, with 207 listings (11% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $100, while Michigan yards ask $235, 135% 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 | 207 | 25 | $171-3% |
| Illinois | 170 | 17 | $165-7% |
| California | 170 | 24 | $150-15% |
| Ohio | 134 | 14 | $147-17% |
| North Carolina | 105 | 15 | $130-27% |
| Georgia | 103 | 11 | $100-44% |
| Kentucky | 83 | 5 | $193+9% |
| Michigan | 70 | 17 | $235+33% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $177 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $177
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $460–$1,075
- 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 K5 AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 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 44% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $195.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, turbo, lists at a $195 median, while naturally aspirated commands $240, a 23% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $167, while 2025 tops the table at $214. Parts from 2021–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 18% above the Ford F150 ($150), 11% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 29% 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 K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsKiaK5
F150$150
K5$177
$27 diff3,377 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsKiaK5
Class$198
K5$177
$21 diff2,744 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaK5
Class$250
K5$177
$73 diff2,740 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsKiaK5
Elantra$143
K5$177
$34 diff2,622 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsKiaK5
1500$130
K5$177
$47 diff2,571 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsKiaK5
Explorer$143
K5$177
$34 diff2,512 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$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 ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Kiawide ±206%
Kia Forte
$125median
$35$550
Kiawide ±146%
Kia Optima
$125median
$44$410
Kiawide ±239%
Kia Sorento
$158median
$35$790
Kiawide ±159%
Kia Soul
$125median
$35$433
Common questions
Kia K5 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $177 across 454 priced listings from 282 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $195. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $167.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 AC compressor replacement typically runs $460–$1,075 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $177, 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 K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 AC compressor fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 5 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.