Subaru Forester ac compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $140
- High
- $434
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester ac compressor ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester ac compressor cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester ac compressor costs $40 to $434, with a median asking price of $135. Based on 734 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$143
Grade B (good)$102
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$434639 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$29073 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$50–$14022 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$434 | 639 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$290 | 73 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$140 | 22 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$143
Grade B$102
Ungraded$90
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$434 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester ac compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $135
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $420–$1,035
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester ac compressor cost by year?
2025406 listingsFits 7 years$162$45 – $434202450 listingsFits 6 years$139$45 – $239202350 listingsFits 6 years$120$63 – $290202250 listingsFits 6 years$94$40 – $222202150 listingsFits 6 years$94$40 – $222202050 listingsFits 6 years$128$63 – $290201950 listingsFits 6 years$94$40 – $222201850 listingsFits 5 years$114$73 – $236201650 listingsFits 5 years$110$73 – $250
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester ac compressor cost?
The going rate for a used Subaru Forester ac compressor is $135 at the median, with listings spanning $40 to $434. That figure comes from 734 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 40% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $143.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, gasoline, Wilderness, lists at a $143 median, while hybrid commands $315, a 120% 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 $94, while 2025 tops the table at $162. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 15% below the Ford F150 ($159), 6% below the Hyundai Elantra ($144), and 8% above the Ram 1500 ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ac compressor: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±148%
Engine
$1,652median
$100$4,999
02wide ±173%
Transmission
$1,200median
$250$4,394
03wide ±173%
Front Bumper
$209median
$25$750
04wide ±158%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$40$733
05wide ±84%
Hood
$635median
$22$1,094
06wide ±120%
Fender
$286median
$34$718
07wide ±122%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$19$1,600
08wide ±109%
Tail Light
$230median
$30$530
09wide ±107%
Alternator
$136median
$30$321
10wide ±114%
Starter
$128median
$28$321
11wide ±265%
Radiator
$200median
$60$1,119
12wide ±172%
Transfer Case
$280median
$75$1,038
13wide ±147%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$35$405
14wide ±135%
Strut
$125median
$35$372
15wide ±242%
Steering Rack
$475median
$30$2,332
16wide ±200%
Grille
$194median
$19$795
17wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$193median
$25$626
18wide ±88%
Turbocharger
$250median
$100$542
19wide ±131%
AC Condenser
$204median
$30$563
20wide ±822%
Wheels
$150median
$35$2,500
21wide ±418%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$865
22wide ±1044%
Water Pump
$75median
$15$1,581
23wide ±96%
Power Steering Pump
$162median
$50$361
24wide ±271%
ABS Module
$171median
$16$944
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±145%
Engine Computer
$156median
$10$462
27wide ±179%
Throttle Body
$93median
$20$353
28wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
29wide ±305%
Drive Shaft
$137median
$60$897
30wide ±148%
Tailgate
$1,205median
$50$3,622
31wide ±141%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$25$449
32wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
33wide ±206%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$343
34wide ±208%
Exhaust Manifold
$400median
$35$1,699
35wide ±250%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$574
36wide ±273%
Steering Column
$126median
$65$752
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$50$434
38wide ±152%
Window Regulator
$125median
$25$405
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±66%
Torque Converter
$450median
$99$695
41wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$886
42wide ±240%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$500
43wide ±384%
Car Radio
$205median
$25$1,600
44wide ±170%
Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
45wide ±226%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$15$481
46wide ±106%
Sunroof
$300median
$50$688
47wide ±255%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$17$405
48wide ±6665%
Fog Light
$189median
$25$25,220
49wide ±224%
Center Console
$105median
$30$500
50wide ±323%
Air Bag
$141median
$45$956
51wide ±84%
Door Assembly
$985median
$100$1,755
52wide ±67%
Quarter Panel
$575median
$251$1,027
53wide ±185%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$545median
$29$2,050
54wide ±401%
Front Seat
$158median
$35$1,303
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester ac compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordEscapevsSubaruForester
Escape$150
Forester$135
$15 diff2,472 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsSubaruForester
Explorer$153
Forester$135
$18 diff2,305 listings
AC CompressorcompareJeepWranglervsSubaruForester
Wrangler$175
Forester$135
$40 diff2,275 listings
AC CompressorcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$144
Forester$135
$9 diff2,238 listings
AC CompressorcompareDodgeDurangovsSubaruForester
Durango$150
Forester$135
$15 diff2,108 listings
AC CompressorcompareHondaCRVvsSubaruForester
CRV$158
Forester$135
$23 diff1,930 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±152%
Acura MDX
$128median
$15$405
Acurawide ±132%
Acura RDX
$162median
$25$454
BMWwide ±301%
BMW X3
$168median
$35$1,047
BMWwide ±256%
BMW X5
$200median
$25$1,047
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Colorado
$143median
$50$529
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±135%
Chevy Malibu
$130median
$50$400
Chevywide ±139%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$162median
$30$481
Subaruwide ±268%
Subaru Ascent
$170median
$35$947
Subaruwide ±184%
Subaru Crosstrek
$160median
$25$613
Subaruwide ±114%
Subaru Impreza
$136median
$30$341
Subaruwide ±180%
Subaru Outback
$125median
$30$480
Common questions
Subaru Forester ac compressor FAQ
How much is a used ac compressor for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 734 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester ac compressor lists between $40 and $434, with a median asking price of $135.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester ac compressor?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester ac compressor replacement typically runs $420–$1,035 all-in: the median used ac compressor for this model lists at $135, 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.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester ac compressor?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 9 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Subaru Forester model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester ac compressor years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester ac compressor listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 12 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Subaru Forester a/c compressor?
A a/c compressor is another name for a ac compressor. The Subaru Forester ac compressor prices on this page apply — median $135, from 734 salvage yard listings.