Mazda CX5 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $137
- High
- $320
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda CX5 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 163 salvage yards in 28 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 Mazda CX5 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 CX5 AC compressor costs $30 to $320, with a median asking price of $123. Based on 669 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$83
Grade C (fair)$90
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$320548 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$25541 listings
Grade CVisible wear$80–$902 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$24078 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$320 | 548 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$255 | 41 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $80–$90 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$240 | 78 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$83
Grade C$90
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$320 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mazda CX5 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Mazda CX5 AC compressor listings at 163 salvage yards across 28 states. Florida supplies the most, with 219 listings (27% of the total) from 24 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $75, while Michigan yards ask $243, 224% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 219 | 24 | $85-31% |
| Illinois | 191 | 15 | $146+19% |
| California | 108 | 28 | $100-19% |
| Arizona | 40 | 16 | $100-19% |
| Michigan | 34 | 10 | $243+98% |
| Indiana | 23 | 6 | $75-39% |
| Tennessee | 22 | 6 | $100-19% |
| Virginia | 20 | 7 | $99-20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $123 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda CX5 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $123
- Mazda CX5 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $410–$1,025
- 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 CX5 AC compressor cost by year?
202580 listings$166$100 – $284202472 listings$176$70 – $3202023100 listingsFits 14 years$105$30 – $2722022100 listingsFits 12 years$126$40 – $2492021100 listingsFits 12 years$99$40 – $2552020100 listingsFits 14 years$90$30 – $2722019100 listingsFits 12 years$100$40 – $226201850 listingsFits 11 years$94$45 – $249201750 listingsFits 11 years$125$75 – $175201650 listingsFits 8 years$100$65 – $316201550 listingsFits 12 years$105$50 – $272
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda CX5 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Mazda CX5 AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 39% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $90, while 2024 tops the table at $176. Parts from 2012–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 14 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda CX5 sits 18% below the Ford F150 ($150), 38% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 51% 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 CX5 parts are priced?
01wide ±151%
Side Mirror
$240median
$69$792
02wide ±207%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$25$438
03wide ±156%
Tail Light
$160median
$30$530
04wide ±179%
Wheels
$170median
$35$645
05wide ±101%
Headlight Assembly
$645median
$165$1,470
06wide ±225%
Transmission
$800median
$199$3,800
07wide ±204%
Engine
$1,112median
$250$4,785
08wide ±74%
Fender
$301median
$105$550
09wide ±170%
Strut
$120median
$40$449
10wide ±160%
Grille
$350median
$58$1,179
11wide ±221%
Radiator
$163median
$39$759
12wide ±196%
Alternator
$80median
$30$343
Price comparisons
Compare Mazda CX5 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsMazdaCX5
Class$250
CX5$123
$127 diff2,955 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsMazdaCX5
Explorer$148
CX5$123
$25 diff2,732 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsMazdaCX5
Escape$150
CX5$123
$27 diff2,653 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsMazdaCX5
Sorento$152
CX5$123
$29 diff2,456 listings
AC CompressorcompareJeepWranglervsMazdaCX5
Wrangler$174
CX5$123
$51 diff2,343 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesSClassvsMazdaCX5
Class$250
CX5$123
$127 diff2,303 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 ±106%
Mazda 3
$162median
$42$387
Common questions
Mazda CX5 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Mazda CX5?
The median asking price is $123 across 669 priced listings from 163 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $90.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda CX5 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Mazda CX5 AC compressor replacement typically runs $410–$1,025 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $123, 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 CX5 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 CX5 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mazda CX5 AC compressor fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.