Kia Soul ac compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $144
- High
- $400
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Soul ac compressor ?
How much does a used Kia Soul 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 Soul ac compressor costs $30 to $400, with a median asking price of $120. Based on 509 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Aug 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$138
Grade B (good)$103
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$400332 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$302148 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$50–$25029 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$400 | 332 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$302 | 148 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$250 | 29 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$138
Grade B$103
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$400 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Soul ac compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $120
- Kia Soul median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $405–$1,020
- 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 Soul ac compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Soul ac compressor cost?
Based on 509 listings, a used ac compressor for the Kia Soul runs $120 at the median, ranging $30–$400. That figure comes from 509 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 34% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $138.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2019 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 25% below the Ford F150 ($159), 17% below the Hyundai Elantra ($144), and 4% below 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 Soul parts are priced?
01wide ±119%
Engine
$2,400median
$200$5,935
02wide ±271%
Transmission
$998median
$89$5,500
03wide ±169%
Front Bumper
$200median
$24$699
04wide ±377%
Rear Bumper
$200median
$34$1,540
05wide ±159%
Hood
$440median
$30$1,431
06wide ±95%
Fender
$200median
$30$410
07wide ±425%
Headlight Assembly
$325median
$40$2,800
08wide ±257%
Tail Light
$170median
$15$889
09wide ±179%
Alternator
$85median
$25$329
10wide ±133%
Starter
$100median
$25$290
11wide ±367%
Radiator
$135median
$45$1,037
12
Transfer Case
Price data updating
13wide ±149%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$25$340
14wide ±132%
Strut
$100median
$35$298
15wide ±141%
Steering Rack
$133median
$25$400
16wide ±196%
Grille
$175median
$30$715
17wide ±12341%
Side Mirror
$140median
$20$34,575
18wide ±131%
Turbocharger
$291median
$86$850
19wide ±391%
AC Condenser
$142median
$25$1,135
20wide ±212%
Wheels
$145median
$10$625
21wide ±395%
Fuel Pump
$123median
$30$1,001
22wide ±133%
Water Pump
$96median
$20$275
23wide ±131%
Power Steering Pump
$75median
$35$232
24wide ±280%
ABS Module
$150median
$40$880
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±221%
Engine Computer
$136median
$20$621
27wide ±167%
Throttle Body
$75median
$20$271
28wide ±364%
Brake Caliper
$65median
$20$493
29wide ±201%
Drive Shaft
$271median
$65$1,152
30wide ±186%
Tailgate
$535median
$71$2,057
31wide ±432%
Intake Manifold
$176median
$30$1,550
32wide ±219%
Control Arm
$88median
$35$420
33wide ±107%
Blower Motor
$145median
$20$331
34wide ±194%
Exhaust Manifold
$325median
$40$1,300
35wide ±219%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$18$470
36wide ±364%
Steering Column
$195median
$40$1,460
37wide ±98%
Fuel Tank
$201median
$40$435
38wide ±141%
Window Regulator
$100median
$40$321
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±63%
Torque Converter
$100median
$100$225
41wide ±129%
Steering Wheel
$140median
$25$387
42wide ±219%
Ignition Switch
$104median
$25$480
43wide ±423%
Car Radio
$176median
$10$1,500
44wide ±178%
Heater Core
$116median
$61$475
45wide ±478%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$10$995
46wide ±233%
Sunroof
$225median
$51$1,100
47wide ±117%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$20$251
48wide ±279%
Fog Light
$131median
$20$750
49wide ±200%
Center Console
$105median
$25$445
50wide ±221%
Air Bag
$146median
$25$670
51wide ±98%
Door Assembly
$597median
$200$1,370
52wide ±95%
Quarter Panel
$563median
$43$1,108
53wide ±95%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$391median
$89$831
54wide ±156%
Front Seat
$224median
$70$770
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Soul ac compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
HyundaiElantravsKiaSoul
Elantra$144
Soul$120
$24 diff2,463 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsKiaSoul
Sonata$137
Soul$120
$17 diff2,089 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordFusionvsKiaSoul
Fusion$99
Soul$120
$21 diff1,958 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsKiaSoul
Class$250
Soul$120
$130 diff1,941 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordMustangvsKiaSoul
Mustang$185
Soul$120
$65 diff1,928 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsKiaSoul
Sorento$181
Soul$120
$61 diff1,654 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 ±209%
Kia Optima
$133median
$44$600
Kiawide ±75%
Kia Seltos
$169median
$60$315
Kiawide ±249%
Kia Sorento
$181median
$50$950
Kiawide ±239%
Kia Sportage
$162median
$47$822
Kiawide ±118%
Kia Telluride
$153median
$25$387
Common questions
Kia Soul ac compressor FAQ
How much is a used ac compressor for a Kia Soul?
Based on 509 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Soul ac compressor lists between $30 and $400, with a median asking price of $120.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Soul ac compressor?
Using a used part, a Kia Soul ac compressor replacement typically runs $405–$1,020 all-in: the median used ac compressor for this model lists at $120, 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 Soul ac compressor?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Kia Soul model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Soul ac compressor years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Soul ac compressor listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 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 Soul a/c compressor?
A a/c compressor is another name for a ac compressor. The Kia Soul ac compressor prices on this page apply — median $120, from 509 salvage yard listings.