Ram 3500 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $137
- High
- $375
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 3500 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 97 salvage yards in 8 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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Last updatedOct 17, 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.
Part overview
About the Ram 3500 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 Ram 3500 AC compressor costs $45 to $375, with a median asking price of $123. Based on 764 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$163
Grade C (fair)$88
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$294468 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$340148 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$11019 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$375129 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$294 | 468 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$340 | 148 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$110 | 19 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$375 | 129 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$163
Grade C$88
Ungraded$98
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$375 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 3500 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Ram 3500 AC compressor listings at 97 salvage yards across 8 states. California supplies the most, with 315 listings (41% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $50, while Indiana yards ask $190, 280% 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 | 315 | 26 | $118-4% |
| Arizona | 113 | 17 | $93-24% |
| Illinois | 106 | 10 | $162+32% |
| Florida | 79 | 23 | $150+22% |
| Texas | 72 | 11 | $175+42% |
| Michigan | 47 | 1 | $50-59% |
| Indiana | 23 | 4 | $190+54% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $123 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 3500 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $123
- Ram 3500 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $410–$1,025
- 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 Ram 3500 AC compressor cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 17 years$123$45 – $294202446 listingsFits 14 years$175$85 – $218202380 listingsFits 18 years$153$50 – $2372022100 listingsFits 18 years$150$50 – $3402021100 listingsFits 15 years$103$70 – $3272020100 listingsFits 18 years$172$50 – $375201951 listingsFits 15 years$100$70 – $3272018100 listingsFits 18 years$162$50 – $2372017100 listingsFits 16 years$118$45 – $2942016100 listingsFits 16 years$123$45 – $2942015100 listingsFits 16 years$118$45 – $294
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 3500 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 3500 AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 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 42% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 6.4L, lists at a $98 median, while 6.7L commands $123, a 26% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2024 tops the table at $175. Parts from 2009–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 14 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 3500 sits 18% below the Ford F150 ($150), 38% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 51% 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 Ram 3500 parts are priced?
01wide ±171%
Transmission Control Module
$153median
$38$562
02wide ±286%
Wheels
$250median
$50$1,480
03wide ±195%
Drive Shaft
$431median
$98$1,776
04wide ±201%
Grille
$620median
$102$2,600
05wide ±236%
Front Seat
$211median
$50$1,048
06wide ±246%
Side Mirror
$334median
$59$1,700
07wide ±219%
Transfer Case
$1,005median
$200$4,592
08wide ±280%
Car Radio
$170median
$35$987
09wide ±123%
Quarter Panel
$511median
$185$1,437
10wide ±147%
Transmission
$3,444median
$830$10,945
11wide ±155%
Fuel Tank
$241median
$75$820
12wide ±107%
Door Assembly
$695median
$116$1,601
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 3500 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsRam3500
F150$150
3500$123
$27 diff3,687 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsRam3500
Class$198
3500$123
$75 diff3,054 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsRam3500
Class$250
3500$123
$127 diff3,050 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsRam3500
Elantra$143
3500$123
$20 diff2,932 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsRam3500
1500$130
3500$123
$7 diff2,881 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsRam3500
Explorer$143
3500$123
$20 diff2,822 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
Ramwide ±152%
Ram 1500
$130median
$30$425
Common questions
Ram 3500 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Ram 3500?
The median asking price is $123 across 764 priced listings from 97 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 3500 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Ram 3500 AC compressor replacement typically runs $410–$1,025 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $123, 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 Ram 3500 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 Ram 3500 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 3500 AC compressor fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.