Mazda 3 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $42
- Average
- $160
- High
- $387
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda 3 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 262 salvage yards in 38 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 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 AC compressor costs $42 to $387, with a median asking price of $162. Based on 500 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)$168
Grade B (good)$138
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$387394 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$32460 listings
Grade XUngraded$42–$30046 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$387 | 394 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$324 | 60 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $42–$300 | 46 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$168
Grade B$138
Ungraded$95
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $42–$387 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mazda 3 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Mazda 3 AC compressor listings at 262 salvage yards across 38 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 108 listings (11% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $85, while Michigan yards ask $216, 154% 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 | 108 | 18 | $142-12% |
| Florida | 92 | 26 | $85-48% |
| Texas | 68 | 23 | $125-23% |
| Tennessee | 51 | 10 | $100-38% |
| Michigan | 47 | 17 | $216+33% |
| New Jersey | 45 | 15 | $160-1% |
| California | 39 | 11 | $100-38% |
| Pennsylvania | 35 | 6 | $150-7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $162 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda 3 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $162
- Mazda 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $445–$1,060
- 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 Mazda 3 AC compressor cost by year?
202572 listings$203$100 – $360202482 listings$173$50 – $250202350 listingsFits 3 years$209$75 – $387202250 listingsFits 4 years$141$65 – $280202143 listingsFits 4 years$110$63 – $324202050 listingsFits 4 years$138$42 – $275201950 listingsFits 4 years$189$46 – $282201850 listingsFits 11 years$94$45 – $249201750 listingsFits 11 years$94$45 – $249201650 listingsFits 12 years$95$50 – $272201550 listingsFits 8 years$100$50 – $213
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda 3 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Mazda 3 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 22% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $168.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $94, while 2023 tops the table at $209. Parts from 2013–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda 3 sits 8% above the Ford F150 ($150), 19% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 35% 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 Mazda 3 parts are priced?
01wide ±202%
Tail Light
$195median
$34$821
02wide ±206%
Axle Shaft
$96median
$28$424
03wide ±179%
Side Mirror
$157median
$30$593
04wide ±225%
Wheels
$178median
$30$830
05wide ±257%
Transmission
$550median
$116$2,947
06wide ±115%
Headlight Assembly
$950median
$147$2,325
07wide ±235%
Grille
$184median
$29$895
08wide ±111%
Fender
$196median
$65$500
09wide ±205%
Engine
$1,085median
$204$4,650
10wide ±181%
Alternator
$85median
$25$332
11wide ±162%
Strut
$100median
$30$354
12wide ±240%
Starter
$75median
$25$385
Price comparisons
Compare Mazda 3 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesEClassvsMazda3
Class$199
3$162
$37 diff2,786 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsMazda3
Class$250
3$162
$88 diff2,786 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsMazda3
Elantra$144
3$162
$18 diff2,681 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsMazda3
Altima$113
3$162
$49 diff2,346 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordMustangvsMazda3
Mustang$188
3$162
$26 diff2,308 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsMazda3
Sonata$138
3$162
$24 diff2,214 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
Mazdawide ±118%
Mazda CX5
$123median
$30$320
Common questions
Mazda 3 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Mazda 3?
The median asking price is $162 across 500 priced listings from 262 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $168. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $94.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda 3 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Mazda 3 AC compressor replacement typically runs $445–$1,060 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $162, 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 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mazda 3 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.