Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $129
- High
- $313
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor?
Asking prices from 56 salvage yards in 18 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
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Part overview
About the Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor costs $30 to $313, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 129 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2019 (9 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$103
Grade B (good)$97
Grade C (fair)$88
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$312103 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$31311 listings
Grade CVisible wear$80–$1004 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$10011 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$312 | 103 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$313 | 11 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $80–$100 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$100 | 11 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$103
Grade B$97
Grade C$88
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$313 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor is listed
We found priced Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor listings at 56 salvage yards across 18 states. California supplies the most, with 33 listings (26% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $75, while Illinois yards ask $113, 51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | 13 | $85-15% |
| Arizona | 22 | 9 | $112+12% |
| Illinois | 21 | 6 | $113+13% |
| Indiana | 15 | 3 | $75-25% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Mitsubishi Lancer median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $385–$1,000
- 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 Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Mitsubishi Lancer 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 17% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $103.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, w/o turbo, lists at a $99 median, while turbo commands $112, a 13% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $99, while 2015 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2015–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mitsubishi Lancer sits 33% below the Ford F150 ($150), 49% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 60% 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 Mitsubishi Lancer parts are priced?
01wide ±162%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$20$350
02wide ±176%
Tail Light
$70median
$24$271
03wide ±132%
Transmission Control Module
$102median
$40$310
04wide ±148%
Air Bag
$103median
$30$335
05wide ±110%
Strut
$55median
$30$151
06wide ±164%
Front Seat
$143median
$50$518
07wide ±145%
Tailgate
$210median
$75$685
08wide ±218%
Car Radio
$118median
$40$555
09wide ±178%
Engine Computer
$115median
$40$450
10wide ±122%
Transmission
$1,900median
$365$4,995
11wide ±231%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$14$245
12wide ±93%
Quarter Panel
$356median
$191$850
Price comparisons
Compare Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsMitsubishiLancer
F150$150
Lancer$100
$50 diff3,052 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsMitsubishiLancer
Class$198
Lancer$100
$98 diff2,419 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsMitsubishiLancer
Class$250
Lancer$100
$150 diff2,415 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsMitsubishiLancer
Elantra$143
Lancer$100
$43 diff2,297 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsMitsubishiLancer
1500$130
Lancer$100
$30 diff2,246 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsMitsubishiLancer
Explorer$143
Lancer$100
$43 diff2,187 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
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 ±133%
Ford Edge
$132median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Mitsubishi Lancer?
The median asking price is $100 across 129 priced listings from 56 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $103. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $99.
How much does it cost to replace a Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor replacement typically runs $385–$1,000 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $100, 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 Mitsubishi Lancer model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mitsubishi Lancer AC compressor fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.