Subaru Crosstrek AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $163
- High
- $400
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Crosstrek AC compressor?
Asking prices from 332 salvage yards in 44 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 Crosstrek 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 Crosstrek AC compressor costs $40 to $400, with a median asking price of $161. Based on 895 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$162
Grade B (good)$165
Grade C (fair)$325
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$385709 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$400144 listings
Grade CVisible wear$84–$3257 listings
Grade XUngraded$42–$26635 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$385 | 709 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$400 | 144 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $84–$325 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $42–$266 | 35 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$162
Grade B$165
Grade C$325
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$400 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Crosstrek AC compressor is listed
We found priced Subaru Crosstrek AC compressor listings at 332 salvage yards across 44 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 176 listings (11% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $118, while Ohio yards ask $193, 64% 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 | 176 | 20 | $165+2% |
| California | 165 | 28 | $123-24% |
| Texas | 142 | 22 | $118-27% |
| Florida | 96 | 26 | $131-19% |
| Georgia | 94 | 16 | $191+19% |
| Indiana | 71 | 10 | $121-25% |
| Wisconsin | 69 | 13 | $130-19% |
| Ohio | 64 | 9 | $193+20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $161 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Crosstrek AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $161
- Subaru Crosstrek median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $445–$1,060
- 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 Crosstrek AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 2 years$165$45 – $249202450 listingsFits 2 years$213$85 – $330202390 listingsFits 5 years$183$50 – $4002022140 listingsFits 5 years$170$50 – $4002021121 listingsFits 5 years$165$50 – $3252020140 listingsFits 5 years$170$50 – $4002019121 listingsFits 5 years$165$50 – $325201850 listingsFits 2 years$110$65 – $271201750 listingsFits 5 years$110$73 – $2502016100 listingsFits 5 years$145$42 – $3852015100 listingsFits 5 years$103$40 – $310
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Crosstrek AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Crosstrek 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, gasoline, lists at a $165 median, while hybrid commands $243, a 47% 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 $103, while 2024 tops the table at $213. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Crosstrek sits 7% above the Ford F150 ($150), 19% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 36% 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 Crosstrek parts are priced?
01wide ±129%
Side Mirror
$190median
$40$530
02wide ±120%
Fender
$230median
$95$645
03wide ±205%
Wheels
$150median
$35$650
04wide ±147%
Tail Light
$145median
$45$470
05wide ±134%
Strut
$106median
$36$320
06wide ±181%
Transmission
$1,475median
$300$5,625
07wide ±120%
Engine
$1,920median
$619$5,224
08wide ±166%
Grille
$199median
$38$699
09wide ±152%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$40$343
10wide ±165%
Steering Rack
$227median
$50$800
11wide ±115%
Headlight Assembly
$600median
$100$1,480
12wide ±122%
Radiator
$193median
$50$520
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Crosstrek AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsSubaruCrosstrek
Class$250
Crosstrek$161
$89 diff3,181 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsSubaruCrosstrek
Explorer$148
Crosstrek$161
$13 diff2,958 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsSubaruCrosstrek
Escape$150
Crosstrek$161
$11 diff2,879 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsSubaruCrosstrek
Sorento$152
Crosstrek$161
$9 diff2,703 listings
AC CompressorcompareJeepWranglervsSubaruCrosstrek
Wrangler$174
Crosstrek$161
$13 diff2,569 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruCrosstrek
Class$250
Crosstrek$161
$89 diff2,529 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
Subaruwide ±124%
Subaru Forester
$143median
$40$395
Subaruwide ±112%
Subaru Impreza
$138median
$35$343
Subaruwide ±113%
Subaru Outback
$136median
$35$343
Common questions
Subaru Crosstrek AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Subaru Crosstrek?
The median asking price is $161 across 895 priced listings from 332 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $162. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $103.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Crosstrek AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Subaru Crosstrek AC compressor replacement typically runs $445–$1,060 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $161, 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 Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Crosstrek AC compressor fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.