Lexus RX AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $161
- High
- $375
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lexus RX AC compressor?
Asking prices from 136 salvage yards in 24 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
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Part overview
About the Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX AC compressor costs $50 to $375, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 423 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$164
Grade C (fair)$93
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$375310 listings
Grade BStandard used$58–$35153 listings
Grade CVisible wear$93–$931 listings
Grade XUngraded$53–$20059 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$375 | 310 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $58–$351 | 53 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $93–$93 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $53–$200 | 59 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$164
Grade C$93
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$375 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Lexus RX AC compressor is listed
We found priced Lexus RX AC compressor listings at 136 salvage yards across 24 states. California supplies the most, with 184 listings (33% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $73, while New Jersey yards ask $231, 216% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 184 | 26 | $150 |
| Texas | 91 | 25 | $126-16% |
| Arizona | 59 | 10 | $123-18% |
| Illinois | 42 | 8 | $162+8% |
| Florida | 39 | 11 | $73-51% |
| New Jersey | 29 | 4 | $231+54% |
| Oklahoma | 16 | 5 | $160+7% |
| Georgia | 14 | 8 | $113-25% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lexus RX AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX AC compressor cost by year?
202516 listings$103$93 – $275202450 listingsFits 8 years$93$60 – $327202350 listingsFits 6 years$162$50 – $249202250 listingsFits 6 years$175$51 – $375202150 listingsFits 7 years$150$53 – $321202050 listingsFits 6 years$150$53 – $321201950 listingsFits 6 years$126$80 – $285201850 listingsFits 6 years$150$53 – $321201750 listingsFits 6 years$150$53 – $321201650 listingsFits 6 years$126$80 – $285201550 listingsFits 3 years$160$50 – $274
Market analysis
How much does a used Lexus RX AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Lexus RX AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 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 61% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $150.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $93, while 2022 tops the table at $175. Parts from 2018–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Lexus RX sits level with the Ford F150 ($150), 25% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 40% 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 Lexus RX parts are priced?
01wide ±215%
Transmission Control Module
$150median
$30$675
02wide ±226%
Air Bag
$306median
$65$1,450
03wide ±131%
Headlight Assembly
$1,100median
$342$3,220
04wide ±90%
Front Seat
$294median
$120$650
05wide ±136%
Brake Caliper
$170median
$30$493
06wide ±140%
Axle Shaft
$205median
$55$630
07wide ±114%
Center Console
$166median
$65$445
08wide ±155%
Wheels
$275median
$50$900
09wide ±161%
Tail Light
$255median
$60$880
10wide ±252%
Car Radio
$577median
$95$3,000
11wide ±79%
Steering Wheel
$480median
$113$868
12wide ±245%
Grille
$385median
$62$1,950
Price comparisons
Compare Lexus RX AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsLexusRX
F150$150
RX$150
$0 diff3,346 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsLexusRX
Class$199
RX$150
$49 diff2,709 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsLexusRX
Class$250
RX$150
$100 diff2,709 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsLexusRX
1500$133
RX$150
$17 diff2,682 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsLexusRX
Elantra$144
RX$150
$6 diff2,604 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsLexusRX
Explorer$148
RX$150
$2 diff2,486 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 ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$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 ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±132%
Ford Edge
$133median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Lexus RX AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Lexus RX?
The median asking price is $150 across 423 priced listings from 136 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $93.
How much does it cost to replace a Lexus RX AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Lexus RX AC compressor replacement typically runs $435–$1,050 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $150, 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 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lexus RX 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.