Kia Optima ac compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $44
- Average
- $154
- High
- $600
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima ac compressor ?
How much does a used Kia Optima ac compressor cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima ac compressor costs $44 to $600, with a median asking price of $133. Based on 892 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2022 (11 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$136
Grade B (good)$120
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$55–$600628 listings
Grade BStandard used$44–$395167 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$1001 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$30096 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $55–$600 | 628 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $44–$395 | 167 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$100 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$300 | 96 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$136
Grade B$120
Grade C$100
Ungraded$130
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $44–$600 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima ac compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $133
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $420–$1,035
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima ac compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima ac compressor cost?
A used Kia Optima ac compressor costs between $44 and $600, with a median asking price of $133. That figure comes from 892 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 36% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $136.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Canada market, lists at a $120 median, while US market, single zone commands $150, a 25% 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 $120, while 2020 tops the table at $148. Parts from 2012–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 16% below the Ford F150 ($159), 8% below the Hyundai Elantra ($144), and 6% above the Ram 1500 ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ac compressor: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Kia Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±117%
Engine
$2,500median
$150$6,017
02wide ±323%
Transmission
$649median
$75$4,267
03wide ±138%
Front Bumper
$272median
$13$765
04wide ±129%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$25$650
05wide ±129%
Hood
$401median
$100$1,132
06wide ±642%
Fender
$137median
$40$1,800
07wide ±2633%
Headlight Assembly
$476median
$30$25,100
08wide ±1110%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$2,800
09wide ±224%
Alternator
$88median
$30$425
10wide ±126%
Starter
$110median
$30$307
11wide ±604%
Radiator
$146median
$35$1,800
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Transfer Case
Price data updating
13wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$19$400
14wide ±148%
Strut
$75median
$35$257
15wide ±273%
Steering Rack
$283median
$40$1,587
16wide ±264%
Grille
$140median
$19$759
17wide ±11384%
Side Mirror
$132median
$20$30,075
18wide ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
19wide ±317%
AC Condenser
$110median
$25$723
20wide ±272%
Wheels
$125median
$19$700
21wide ±492%
Fuel Pump
$115median
$40$1,172
22wide ±237%
Water Pump
$75median
$20$375
23wide ±108%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$30$300
24wide ±169%
ABS Module
$175median
$40$631
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±5661%
Engine Computer
$102median
$25$11,573
27wide ±142%
Throttle Body
$73median
$20$228
28wide ±2048%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$12$2,060
29spread ±48%
Drive Shaft
$300median
$75$361
30wide ±127%
Tailgate
$335median
$50$900
31wide ±147%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$30$415
32wide ±21781%
Control Arm
$72median
$20$31,385
33wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$116median
$30$405
34wide ±170%
Exhaust Manifold
$454median
$54$1,600
35wide ±455%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$1,025
36wide ±213%
Steering Column
$195median
$51$880
37wide ±142%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$40$445
38wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$30$410
39wide ±159%
Instrument Cluster
$85median
$10$280
40wide ±380%
Torque Converter
$125median
$50$1,000
41wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$35$275
42wide ±385%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$30$800
43wide ±421%
Car Radio
$177median
$10$1,500
44wide ±147%
Heater Core
$116median
$61$401
45wide ±150%
Rear View Mirror
$100median
$25$325
46wide ±527%
Sunroof
$126median
$46$1,375
47wide ±113%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$20$243
48wide ±166%
Fog Light
$110median
$20$386
49wide ±1238%
Center Console
$100median
$25$2,500
50wide ±288%
Air Bag
$125median
$35$755
51wide ±140%
Door Assembly
$250median
$50$750
52wide ±86%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$55$740
53wide ±119%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$300median
$20$731
54wide ±389%
Front Seat
$176median
$30$1,400
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima ac compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
HyundaiElantravsKiaOptima
Elantra$144
Optima$133
$11 diff2,846 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsKiaOptima
Sonata$137
Optima$133
$4 diff2,472 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordFusionvsKiaOptima
Fusion$99
Optima$133
$34 diff2,341 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$250
Optima$133
$117 diff2,324 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordMustangvsKiaOptima
Mustang$185
Optima$133
$52 diff2,311 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsKiaOptima
Sorento$181
Optima$133
$48 diff2,037 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±152%
Acura MDX
$128median
$15$405
Acurawide ±132%
Acura RDX
$162median
$25$454
BMWwide ±301%
BMW X3
$168median
$35$1,047
BMWwide ±256%
BMW X5
$200median
$25$1,047
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Colorado
$143median
$50$529
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$35$400
Kiawide ±9980%
Kia Forte
$126median
$25$25,175
Kiawide ±75%
Kia Seltos
$169median
$60$315
Kiawide ±249%
Kia Sorento
$181median
$50$950
Kiawide ±154%
Kia Soul
$120median
$30$400
Kiawide ±239%
Kia Sportage
$162median
$47$822
Kiawide ±118%
Kia Telluride
$153median
$25$387
Common questions
Kia Optima ac compressor FAQ
How much is a used ac compressor for a Kia Optima?
Based on 892 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima ac compressor lists between $44 and $600, with a median asking price of $133.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima ac compressor?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima ac compressor replacement typically runs $420–$1,035 all-in: the median used ac compressor for this model lists at $133, 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.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima ac compressor?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Kia Optima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima ac compressor years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima ac compressor listings appear across model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 11 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Kia Optima a/c compressor?
A a/c compressor is another name for a ac compressor. The Kia Optima ac compressor prices on this page apply — median $133, from 892 salvage yard listings.