Nissan Altima AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $131
- High
- $412
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Altima AC compressor?
Asking prices from 568 salvage yards in 49 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima AC compressor costs $40 to $412, with a median asking price of $113. Based on 1,850 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$123
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$90
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$3901,241 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$400304 listings
Grade CVisible wear$61–$12518 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$412287 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$390 | 1,241 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$400 | 304 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $61–$125 | 18 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$412 | 287 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$123
Grade B$125
Grade C$90
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$412 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Altima AC compressor is listed
We found priced Nissan Altima AC compressor listings at 568 salvage yards across 49 states. California supplies the most, with 540 listings (11% of the total) from 64 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $73, while Nebraska yards ask $161, 121% 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 | 540 | 64 | $90-20% |
| Illinois | 431 | 27 | $100-12% |
| Florida | 416 | 45 | $114+1% |
| Georgia | 334 | 15 | $73-35% |
| Texas | 322 | 37 | $120+6% |
| Nebraska | 234 | 12 | $161+42% |
| Pennsylvania | 216 | 24 | $100-12% |
| Tennessee | 213 | 17 | $100-12% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $113 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Altima AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $113
- Nissan Altima median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $400–$1,015
- 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 Nissan Altima AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$90$45 – $1352024100 listingsFits 7 years$131$45 – $3062023100 listingsFits 7 years$131$45 – $3062022100 listingsFits 6 years$142$45 – $3062021100 listingsFits 7 years$206$50 – $4002020100 listingsFits 7 years$131$45 – $3062019100 listingsFits 7 years$131$45 – $3062018400 listingsFits 6 years$101$40 – $3332017450 listingsFits 6 years$99$40 – $4122016450 listingsFits 6 years$103$40 – $3072015350 listingsFits 6 years$120$45 – $338
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Altima AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Altima 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 37% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $123.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.5L, lists at a $100 median, while 2.0L commands $153, a 53% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $90, while 2021 tops the table at $206. Parts from 2019–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2025 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Altima sits 25% below the Ford F150 ($150), 43% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 55% 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 Nissan Altima parts are priced?
01wide ±258%
Side Mirror
$132median
$25$705
02wide ±272%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$85$2,800
03wide ±234%
Wheels
$165median
$28$800
04wide ±177%
Axle Shaft
$114median
$20$423
05wide ±198%
Tail Light
$120median
$25$500
06wide ±148%
Strut
$100median
$24$320
07wide ±157%
Steering Rack
$168median
$44$570
08wide ±164%
Grille
$185median
$29$635
09wide ±242%
Transmission
$600median
$190$3,100
10wide ±160%
Radiator
$175median
$40$600
11wide ±187%
Alternator
$101median
$25$402
12wide ±94%
Fender
$250median
$60$532
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Altima AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$199
Altima$113
$86 diff4,136 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$250
Altima$113
$137 diff4,136 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsNissanAltima
Elantra$144
Altima$113
$31 diff4,031 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsFordMustang
Altima$113
Mustang$190
$77 diff3,663 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsHyundaiSonata
Altima$113
Sonata$138
$25 diff3,564 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsMercedesSClass
Altima$113
Class$250
$137 diff3,484 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 ±148%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$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 ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Nissanwide ±114%
Nissan Pathfinder
$143median
$50$375
Nissanwide ±177%
Nissan Rogue
$130median
$35$494
Nissanwide ±166%
Nissan Sentra
$106median
$35$387
Common questions
Nissan Altima AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Nissan Altima?
The median asking price is $113 across 1,850 priced listings from 568 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $123. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $90.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Altima AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Nissan Altima AC compressor replacement typically runs $400–$1,015 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $113, 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 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Altima AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.