Subaru Ascent AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $146
- High
- $371
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Ascent AC compressor?
Asking prices from 134 salvage yards in 25 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 Subaru Ascent 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 Subaru Ascent AC compressor costs $40 to $371, with a median asking price of $148. Based on 323 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2025 (7 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$158
Grade B (good)$121
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$371206 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$288107 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$10010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$371 | 206 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$288 | 107 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$100 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$158
Grade B$121
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$371 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Ascent AC compressor is listed
We found priced Subaru Ascent AC compressor listings at 134 salvage yards across 25 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 110 listings (23% of the total) from 12 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $118, while Minnesota yards ask $202, 71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 110 | 12 | $163+10% |
| Texas | 62 | 19 | $129-13% |
| California | 47 | 15 | $163+10% |
| Indiana | 36 | 5 | $118-20% |
| Georgia | 33 | 14 | $144-3% |
| Arizona | 30 | 7 | $123-17% |
| Florida | 19 | 12 | $125-16% |
| Minnesota | 16 | 3 | $202+36% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $148 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Ascent AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $148
- Subaru Ascent median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $435–$1,050
- 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 Subaru Ascent AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Ascent AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Ascent AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 31% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $158.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2021 tops the table at $162. Parts from 2019–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Ascent sits 1% below the Ford F150 ($150), 26% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 41% 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 Subaru Ascent parts are priced?
01wide ±175%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$21$410
02wide ±131%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$35$305
03wide ±123%
Air Bag
$320median
$65$850
04wide ±124%
Side Mirror
$300median
$99$840
05wide ±177%
Center Console
$125median
$50$493
06wide ±90%
Front Seat
$226median
$93$500
07wide ±159%
Car Radio
$235median
$64$812
08wide ±149%
Wheels
$204median
$52$658
09wide ±105%
Tail Light
$170median
$55$413
10wide ±151%
Steering Column
$143median
$60$493
11wide ±93%
Strut
$139median
$40$299
12wide ±153%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$25$255
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Ascent AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsSubaruAscent
F150$150
Ascent$148
$2 diff3,246 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsSubaruAscent
Class$199
Ascent$148
$51 diff2,609 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruAscent
Class$250
Ascent$148
$102 diff2,609 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsSubaruAscent
1500$133
Ascent$148
$15 diff2,582 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsSubaruAscent
Elantra$144
Ascent$148
$4 diff2,504 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsSubaruAscent
Explorer$148
Ascent$148
$0 diff2,386 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
Subaruwide ±112%
Subaru Crosstrek
$161median
$40$400
Subaruwide ±124%
Subaru Forester
$143median
$40$395
Subaruwide ±112%
Subaru Impreza
$138median
$35$343
Subaruwide ±113%
Subaru Outback
$136median
$35$343
Common questions
Subaru Ascent AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Subaru Ascent?
The median asking price is $148 across 323 priced listings from 134 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $158. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Ascent AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Subaru Ascent AC compressor replacement typically runs $435–$1,050 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $148, 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 Subaru Ascent model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Ascent AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Ascent AC compressor fitments across 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.