Mazda 3 ac compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $42
- Average
- $157
- High
- $387
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda 3 ac compressor ?
How much does a used Mazda 3 ac compressor cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Mazda 3 ac compressor costs $42 to $387, with a median asking price of $146. Based on 325 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 3, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$162
Grade B (good)$133
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$387235 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$32454 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$42–$19536 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$387 | 235 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$324 | 54 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $42–$195 | 36 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$162
Grade B$133
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $42–$387 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda 3 ac compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $146
- Mazda 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $430–$1,045
- 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 Mazda 3 ac compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda 3 ac compressor cost?
The going rate for a used Mazda 3 ac compressor is $146 at the median, with listings spanning $42 to $387. That figure comes from 325 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 22% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $162.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $110, while 2023 tops the table at $209. Parts from 2019–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda 3 sits 8% below the Ford F150 ($159), 1% above the Hyundai Elantra ($144), and 17% above 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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$633median
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Rear Bumper
$255median
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$400median
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$175median
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$71median
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$75$783
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$100median
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$215median
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$14$700
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$152median
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$110median
$25$1,549
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$106median
$25$426
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$136median
$35$445
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$150median
$40$745
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Engine Computer
$119median
$15$580
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Throttle Body
$96median
$25$550
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$75median
$14$484
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$225median
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Tailgate
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Steering Column
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Steering Wheel
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$103median
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$237median
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$76median
$22$405
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$75median
$29$275
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$106median
$23$445
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$155median
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$830median
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$400median
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$466median
$21$941
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$148median
$49$478
Price comparisons
Compare Mazda 3 ac compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
HyundaiElantravsMazda3
Elantra$144
3$146
$2 diff2,279 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsMazda3
Sonata$137
3$146
$9 diff1,905 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordFusionvsMazda3
Fusion$99
3$146
$47 diff1,774 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsMazda3
Class$250
3$146
$104 diff1,757 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordMustangvsMazda3
Mustang$185
3$146
$39 diff1,744 listings
AC CompressorcompareDodgeChallengervsMazda3
Challenger$103
3$146
$43 diff1,453 listings
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$128median
$15$405
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$162median
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BMW X3
$168median
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BMW X5
$200median
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$143median
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Chevy Equinox
$125median
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$130median
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$162median
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$179median
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$110median
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Common questions
Mazda 3 ac compressor FAQ
How much is a used ac compressor for a Mazda 3?
Based on 325 priced salvage yard listings, a used Mazda 3 ac compressor lists between $42 and $387, with a median asking price of $146.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda 3 ac compressor?
Using a used part, a Mazda 3 ac compressor replacement typically runs $430–$1,045 all-in: the median used ac compressor for this model lists at $146, 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 Mazda 3 ac compressor?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 ac compressor years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 a/c compressor?
A a/c compressor is another name for a ac compressor. The Mazda 3 ac compressor prices on this page apply — median $146, from 325 salvage yard listings.