2018 Mazda 3 ac compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $134
- High
- $249

Year-specific price guide
A used 2018 Mazda 3 ac compressor costs $45 to $249, with a median asking price of $146. Based on 41 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2023 (10 model years), updated Aug 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$232 | 37 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$249 | 3 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$75 | 1 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$249 overall range
Replacement cost
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
Year-specific context
The 2018 guide is based on 50 observed listings, including 41 with posted prices. Its $146 median is 0% above the Mazda 3 guide's $146 median.
Among the 7 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #5 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023. Shopping across all 10 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 41 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Mazda 3 ac compressor lists between $45 and $249, with a median asking price of $146.
Using a used part, a 2018 Mazda 3 ac compressor replacement typically runs $430–$1,045 all-in: the median used ac compressor for this year 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.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Mazda 3 ac compressor also appear under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
A a/c compressor is another name for a ac compressor. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Mazda 3 ac compressor — median $146, from 41 listings.