Kia Seltos AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $163
- High
- $395
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Seltos AC compressor?
Asking prices from 143 salvage yards in 17 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 Seltos 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 Seltos AC compressor costs $45 to $395, with a median asking price of $153. Based on 448 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$162
Grade B (good)$126
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$374291 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$395147 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$30010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$374 | 291 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$395 | 147 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$300 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$162
Grade B$126
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$395 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Seltos AC compressor is listed
We found priced Kia Seltos AC compressor listings at 143 salvage yards across 17 states. Florida supplies the most, with 178 listings (40% of the total) from 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 178 | 32 | $150-2% |
| Texas | 70 | 28 | $138-10% |
| Illinois | 57 | 20 | $162+6% |
| Arizona | 38 | 7 | $143-7% |
| California | 22 | 8 | $203+33% |
| Indiana | 20 | 9 | $128-16% |
| Michigan | 17 | 9 | $235+54% |
| Georgia | 14 | 10 | $100-35% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $153 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Seltos AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $153
- Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Seltos AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Seltos 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 29% 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, 2.0L, lists at a $107 median, while 1.6L commands $203, a 90% 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 $125, while 2024 tops the table at $169. Parts from 2020–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos parts are priced?
01wide ±154%
Fog Light
$150median
$32$495
02wide ±107%
Front Seat
$215median
$85$547
03wide ±178%
Axle Shaft
$107median
$25$405
04wide ±134%
Transmission Control Module
$150median
$42$445
05wide ±109%
Headlight Assembly
$622median
$250$1,610
06wide ±249%
Brake Caliper
$95median
$20$493
07wide ±131%
Center Console
$151median
$50$445
08wide ±155%
Tail Light
$238median
$63$801
09wide ±182%
Air Bag
$165median
$40$640
10wide ±156%
Car Radio
$291median
$85$993
11wide ±188%
Grille
$180median
$34$710
12wide ±113%
Side Mirror
$181median
$50$460
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Seltos AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsKiaSeltos
F150$150
Seltos$153
$3 diff3,371 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsKiaSeltos
Class$198
Seltos$153
$45 diff2,752 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaSeltos
Class$250
Seltos$153
$97 diff2,734 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsKiaSeltos
1500$133
Seltos$153
$20 diff2,707 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsKiaSeltos
Elantra$144
Seltos$153
$9 diff2,629 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsKiaSeltos
Explorer$148
Seltos$153
$5 diff2,511 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
Kiawide ±136%
Kia Forte
$125median
$35$374
Kiawide ±132%
Kia Optima
$120median
$25$341
Kiawide ±122%
Kia Sorento
$153median
$35$408
Kiawide ±151%
Kia Soul
$132median
$35$433
Common questions
Kia Seltos AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Kia Seltos?
The median asking price is $153 across 448 priced listings from 143 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $162. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Seltos AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos 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 Seltos AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Seltos AC compressor fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.