Nissan Sentra AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $125
- High
- $387
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Sentra AC compressor?
Asking prices from 220 salvage yards in 42 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 Sentra 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 Sentra AC compressor costs $35 to $387, with a median asking price of $106. Based on 462 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$143
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$343348 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$38738 listings
Grade XUngraded$42–$22576 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$343 | 348 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$387 | 38 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $42–$225 | 76 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$143
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$387 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Sentra AC compressor is listed
We found priced Nissan Sentra AC compressor listings at 220 salvage yards across 42 states. California supplies the most, with 207 listings (24% of the total) from 36 yards. Location matters: yards in Minnesota ask a median $60, while Arizona yards ask $150, 150% 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 | 207 | 36 | $143+35% |
| Illinois | 153 | 20 | $89-16% |
| Texas | 55 | 10 | $90-15% |
| Pennsylvania | 53 | 13 | $125+18% |
| Arizona | 37 | 14 | $150+42% |
| Colorado | 30 | 3 | $63-41% |
| Minnesota | 27 | 4 | $60-43% |
| Alabama | 26 | 1 | $65-39% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $106 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Sentra AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $106
- Nissan Sentra median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $390–$1,005
- 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 Sentra AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 4 years$110$35 – $249202450 listingsFits 4 years$163$75 – $183202350 listingsFits 4 years$163$75 – $183202250 listingsFits 4 years$163$75 – $183202150 listingsFits 2 years$150$50 – $320202050 listingsFits 2 years$108$50 – $387201996 listingsFits 7 years$94$42 – $186201896 listingsFits 7 years$94$42 – $1862017100 listingsFits 7 years$97$50 – $186201650 listingsFits 7 years$94$63 – $186201539 listingsFits 7 years$75$70 – $125
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Sentra AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Sentra 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.8L, lists at a $75 median, while 1.6L commands $97, a 29% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2022 tops the table at $163. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Sentra sits 29% below the Ford F150 ($150), 46% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 58% 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 Sentra parts are priced?
01wide ±277%
Side Mirror
$125median
$25$717
02wide ±323%
Grille
$85median
$20$569
03wide ±201%
Wheels
$137median
$40$592
04wide ±122%
Fender
$167median
$70$477
05wide ±165%
Headlight Assembly
$510median
$85$1,770
06wide ±160%
Tail Light
$105median
$24$361
07wide ±193%
Axle Shaft
$113median
$34$470
08wide ±121%
Rear Bumper
$225median
$50$595
09wide ±243%
Engine
$428median
$95$2,175
10wide ±221%
Transmission
$1,048median
$175$4,800
11wide ±160%
Front Bumper
$212median
$54$732
12wide ±141%
Strut
$97median
$40$314
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Sentra AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesEClassvsNissanSentra
Class$198
Sentra$106
$92 diff2,766 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsNissanSentra
Class$250
Sentra$106
$144 diff2,748 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsNissanSentra
Elantra$144
Sentra$106
$38 diff2,643 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsNissanSentra
Altima$113
Sentra$106
$7 diff2,310 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordMustangvsNissanSentra
Mustang$190
Sentra$106
$84 diff2,275 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsNissanSentra
Sonata$138
Sentra$106
$32 diff2,176 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±282%
BMW X3
$153median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±157%
Chevy Equinox
$118median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±86%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$68$348
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgewide ±101%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$50$258
Nissanwide ±165%
Nissan Altima
$113median
$40$412
Nissanwide ±114%
Nissan Pathfinder
$143median
$50$375
Nissanwide ±177%
Nissan Rogue
$130median
$35$494
Common questions
Nissan Sentra AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Nissan Sentra?
The median asking price is $106 across 462 priced listings from 220 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Sentra AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Nissan Sentra AC compressor replacement typically runs $390–$1,005 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $106, 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 Sentra 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 Sentra AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Sentra 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.