Used Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor?

Asking prices from 334 salvage yards in 41 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedOct 28, 2026
Strong coverage512 priced of 723 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Mercedes Sprinter 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 Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor costs $50 to $564, with a median asking price of $188. Based on 512 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$200
Grade B (good)$220
Grade C (fair)$100

Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor price snapshot

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Low
$50
Average
$189
High
$564
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$55–$564287 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$375116 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$30076 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$55933 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$564 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor is listed

We found priced Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor listings at 334 salvage yards across 41 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 91 listings (7% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $125, while California yards ask $199, 59% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Michigan9119$185-2%
New Jersey8919$191+2%
California7521$199+6%
New York7422$140-26%
Texas4718$125-34%
Tennessee476$143-24%
Wisconsin4611$148-21%
Ohio4614$170-10%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $188 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor replacement cost?

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Used part
$188
Mercedes Sprinter median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$475–$1,090
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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Model-year comparison

What does a Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor cost by year?

$90$135$180$225$270201620182019202020242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor cost?

Asking prices for a used Mercedes Sprinter 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 100% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $200.

Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2024 tops the table at $257. Parts from 2010–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 13 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes Sprinter sits 25% above the Ford F150 ($150), 5% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 25% 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

  1. Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
  2. Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
  3. Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
  4. Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.

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How much is a used AC compressor for a Mercedes Sprinter?

The median asking price is $188 across 512 priced listings from 334 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $200. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor?

Using a used part, a Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor replacement typically runs $475–$1,090 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $188, 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 Mercedes Sprinter model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes Sprinter AC compressor fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Mercedes Sprinter AC Compressor Cost — From $50 to $564