Kia Sorento AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $168
- High
- $536
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Sorento AC compressor?
Asking prices from 620 salvage yards in 45 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 Kia Sorento 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 Sorento AC compressor costs $35 to $536, with a median asking price of $152. Based on 1,808 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2026 (15 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$160
Grade B (good)$169
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$4081,344 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$536365 listings
Grade CVisible wear$65–$651 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$35498 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$408 | 1,344 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$536 | 365 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $65–$65 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$354 | 98 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$160
Grade B$169
Grade C$65
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$536 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Sorento AC compressor is listed
We found priced Kia Sorento AC compressor listings at 620 salvage yards across 45 states. Florida supplies the most, with 359 listings (10% of the total) from 46 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $110, while Michigan yards ask $204, 85% 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 | 359 | 46 | $120-21% |
| California | 325 | 51 | $113-26% |
| Illinois | 320 | 36 | $165+9% |
| Georgia | 253 | 27 | $179+18% |
| Indiana | 214 | 21 | $110-28% |
| North Carolina | 214 | 24 | $197+30% |
| Ohio | 212 | 34 | $161+6% |
| Michigan | 208 | 37 | $204+34% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $152 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Sorento AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $152
- Kia Sorento median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $435–$1,050
- 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 Sorento AC compressor cost by year?
202572 listings$205$80 – $3392024150 listingsFits 5 years$205$65 – $4082023200 listingsFits 5 years$204$65 – $4082022182 listingsFits 6 years$185$65 – $3902021194 listingsFits 5 years$203$75 – $5362020147 listings$176$50 – $3942019150 listingsFits 7 years$130$45 – $2672018200 listingsFits 3 years$107$50 – $2402017300 listingsFits 3 years$105$55 – $2712016250 listingsFits 3 years$113$45 – $3212015195 listingsFits 8 years$97$35 – $316
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Sorento AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Sorento 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 146% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $160.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $97, while 2024 tops the table at $205. Parts from 2012–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Sorento sits 1% above the Ford F150 ($150), 24% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), 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 Sorento parts are priced?
01wide ±236%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$29$623
02wide ±208%
Side Mirror
$225median
$40$974
03wide ±221%
Wheels
$201median
$35$924
04wide ±199%
Tail Light
$215median
$40$895
05wide ±153%
Headlight Assembly
$550median
$159$1,840
06wide ±153%
Grille
$225median
$60$750
07wide ±285%
Transmission
$785median
$131$4,599
08wide ±114%
Engine
$2,824median
$844$7,300
09wide ±169%
Fender
$251median
$50$899
10wide ±264%
Strut
$110median
$25$606
11wide ±268%
Radiator
$163median
$50$925
12wide ±182%
Steering Rack
$190median
$40$730
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Sorento AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsKiaSorento
Class$250
Sorento$152
$98 diff4,094 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsKiaSorento
Explorer$148
Sorento$152
$4 diff3,871 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsKiaSorento
Escape$150
Sorento$152
$2 diff3,792 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsJeepWrangler
Sorento$152
Wrangler$174
$22 diff3,482 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsMercedesSClass
Sorento$152
Class$250
$98 diff3,442 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsJeepGrandCherokee
Sorento$152
Cherokee$143
$9 diff3,432 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 ±136%
Kia Forte
$125median
$35$374
Kiawide ±148%
Kia Optima
$125median
$40$410
Kiawide ±151%
Kia Soul
$132median
$35$433
Common questions
Kia Sorento AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Kia Sorento?
The median asking price is $152 across 1,808 priced listings from 620 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $160. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $97.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Sorento AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Kia Sorento AC compressor replacement typically runs $435–$1,050 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $152, 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 Sorento model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 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 Sorento AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Sorento AC compressor fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.