Kia Soul AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $146
- High
- $433
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Soul AC compressor?
Asking prices from 289 salvage yards in 36 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 Soul 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 Soul AC compressor costs $35 to $433, with a median asking price of $132. Based on 808 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$120
Grade C (fair)$310
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$433552 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$302163 listings
Grade CVisible wear$310–$3101 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$25092 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$433 | 552 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$302 | 163 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $310–$310 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$250 | 92 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$120
Grade C$310
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$433 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Soul AC compressor is listed
We found priced Kia Soul AC compressor listings at 289 salvage yards across 36 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 260 listings (19% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in Ohio ask a median $87, while Illinois yards ask $160, 84% 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 | 260 | 18 | $160+21% |
| California | 177 | 43 | $113-14% |
| Florida | 176 | 27 | $110-17% |
| Arizona | 68 | 16 | $100-24% |
| Minnesota | 54 | 6 | $113-14% |
| Ohio | 48 | 18 | $87-34% |
| Georgia | 47 | 20 | $158+20% |
| Colorado | 46 | 7 | $93-30% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $132 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Soul AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $132
- Kia Soul median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $415–$1,030
- 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 Soul AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 6 years$160$35 – $249202450 listingsFits 6 years$160$35 – $249202350 listingsFits 4 years$110$59 – $2722022100 listingsFits 6 years$138$45 – $3232021100 listingsFits 4 years$125$50 – $2722020100 listingsFits 6 years$135$45 – $3232019131 listingsFits 7 years$162$50 – $4002018128 listingsFits 7 years$100$40 – $3502017150 listingsFits 7 years$162$50 – $3952016129 listingsFits 7 years$125$73 – $3972015131 listingsFits 7 years$162$50 – $433
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Soul AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Soul 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.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2015 tops the table at $162. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Soul sits 12% below the Ford F150 ($150), 34% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 47% 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 Soul parts are priced?
01wide ±219%
Side Mirror
$131median
$25$600
02wide ±205%
Wheels
$135median
$35$589
03wide ±214%
Headlight Assembly
$319median
$59$1,425
04wide ±245%
Tail Light
$175median
$30$889
05wide ±216%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$25$482
06wide ±274%
Transmission
$750median
$125$4,235
07wide ±196%
Grille
$175median
$30$715
08wide ±163%
Front Bumper
$200median
$50$700
09wide ±114%
Rear Bumper
$200median
$57$512
10wide ±119%
Engine
$2,335median
$892$6,443
11wide ±202%
AC Condenser
$142median
$40$615
12wide ±146%
Radiator
$140median
$40$450
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Soul AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesEClassvsKiaSoul
Class$199
Soul$132
$67 diff3,094 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaSoul
Class$250
Soul$132
$118 diff3,094 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsKiaSoul
Elantra$144
Soul$132
$12 diff2,989 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsKiaSoul
Altima$113
Soul$132
$19 diff2,658 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordMustangvsKiaSoul
Mustang$190
Soul$132
$58 diff2,621 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsKiaSoul
Sorento$152
Soul$132
$20 diff2,616 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 ±165%
Kia Sorento
$152median
$35$536
Common questions
Kia Soul AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Kia Soul?
The median asking price is $132 across 808 priced listings from 289 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Soul AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Kia Soul AC compressor replacement typically runs $415–$1,030 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $132, 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 Soul 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 Soul AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Soul AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.