Ram 1500 AC compressor — 3.0L (diesel) price snapshot
- Low
- $55
- Average
- $147
- High
- $314
Trim-specific price guide
Ram 1500 AC Compressor — 3.0L (diesel) prices
Pricing for the 3.0L (diesel) variant of the Ram 1500 AC compressor, aggregated from 156 salvage yard listings across 4 model years.
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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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Last updatedOct 31, 2026AS
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.
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 AC compressor (3.0L (diesel)) costs $55 to $314, with a median asking price of $159. Based on 156 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$162
Grade B (good)$162
Grade C (fair)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$55–$314104 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$24941 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$854 listings
Grade XUngraded$90–$3007 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $55–$314 | 104 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$249 | 41 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$85 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $90–$300 | 7 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$162
Grade B$162
Grade C$85
Ungraded$143
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$314 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 3.0L (diesel) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 3.0L (diesel) variant of the Ram 1500 AC compressor, based on 156 priced listings across 4 model years (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). Its $159 median is 20% above the Ram 1500 AC compressor overall median of $133.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 3.0L (diesel) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Ram 1500 AC compressor variants
3.0L
1 yr$237$150 – $3873.6L
5 yrs$140$40 – $2855.7L
4 yrs$162$50 – $318classic style (5 lug wheel), 3.0L (diesel)
1 yr$90$50 – $341classic style (5 lug wheel), 3.6L
6 yrs$132$40 – $306classic style (5 lug wheel), 5.7L
6 yrs$162$50 – $318new style (6 lug wheel), 3.0L (diesel)
4 yrs$162$55 – $314new style (6 lug wheel), 3.6L
6 yrs$198$37 – $425new style (6 lug wheel), 5.7L, 12 volt system (non-eTorque)
6 yrs$161$40 – $362Common questions
Ram 1500 AC compressor (3.0L (diesel)) FAQ
How much is a used Ram 1500 AC compressor (3.0L (diesel))?
Based on 156 priced salvage-yard listings across 4 model years, a used Ram 1500 AC compressor in the 3.0L (diesel) variant lists between $55 and $314, with a median asking price of $159.
Which Ram 1500 years use the 3.0L (diesel) AC compressor?
The 3.0L (diesel) variant appears in model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 3.0L (diesel) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $162, Grade B has a median of $162, Grade C has a median of $85. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.