Subaru Impreza AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $146
- High
- $343
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Impreza AC compressor?
Asking prices from 389 salvage yards in 45 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 Impreza 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 Impreza AC compressor costs $35 to $343, with a median asking price of $138. Based on 884 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)$143
Grade B (good)$123
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$343715 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$305118 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$1001 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$24550 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$343 | 715 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$305 | 118 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$100 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$245 | 50 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$143
Grade B$123
Grade C$100
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$343 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Impreza AC compressor is listed
We found priced Subaru Impreza AC compressor listings at 389 salvage yards across 45 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 147 listings (12% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $99, while Michigan yards ask $218, 120% 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 | 147 | 20 | $162+17% |
| Indiana | 123 | 11 | $136-1% |
| Texas | 119 | 27 | $117-15% |
| California | 96 | 37 | $99-28% |
| Michigan | 85 | 30 | $218+58% |
| Florida | 72 | 29 | $127-8% |
| Wisconsin | 63 | 14 | $100-28% |
| Ohio | 46 | 17 | $130-6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $138 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Impreza AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $138
- Subaru Impreza median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $425–$1,040
- 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 Impreza AC compressor cost by year?
202594 listings$173$67 – $2902024100 listings$156$50 – $3172023100 listingsFits 6 years$138$35 – $2662022100 listingsFits 6 years$128$50 – $2702021100 listingsFits 6 years$145$47 – $3412020100 listingsFits 6 years$143$35 – $2662019100 listingsFits 3 years$108$42 – $2852018100 listingsFits 3 years$107$40 – $240201786 listingsFits 3 years$100$40 – $343201650 listingsFits 5 years$152$56 – $240201550 listingsFits 5 years$110$73 – $250
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Impreza AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Impreza AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 43% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $143.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2025 tops the table at $173. Parts from 2017–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Impreza sits 8% below the Ford F150 ($150), 31% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 45% 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 Impreza parts are priced?
01wide ±136%
Side Mirror
$167median
$45$500
02wide ±202%
Wheels
$129median
$28$550
03wide ±133%
Tail Light
$114median
$40$343
04wide ±125%
Strut
$100median
$35$285
05wide ±212%
Headlight Assembly
$332median
$70$1,480
06wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$88median
$30$385
07wide ±172%
Grille
$128median
$24$465
08wide ±212%
Starter
$85median
$25$385
09wide ±134%
Fender
$200median
$60$595
10wide ±193%
Transmission
$925median
$250$3,820
11wide ±204%
Engine
$1,350median
$300$5,814
12wide ±125%
AC Condenser
$150median
$40$415
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Impreza AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesEClassvsSubaruImpreza
Class$199
Impreza$138
$61 diff3,170 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruImpreza
Class$250
Impreza$138
$112 diff3,170 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsSubaruImpreza
Elantra$144
Impreza$138
$6 diff3,065 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsSubaruImpreza
Altima$113
Impreza$138
$25 diff2,734 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordMustangvsSubaruImpreza
Mustang$190
Impreza$138
$52 diff2,697 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsSubaruImpreza
Sonata$138
Impreza$138
$0 diff2,598 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 ±112%
Subaru Crosstrek
$161median
$40$400
Subaruwide ±124%
Subaru Forester
$143median
$40$395
Subaruwide ±113%
Subaru Outback
$136median
$35$343
Common questions
Subaru Impreza AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Subaru Impreza?
The median asking price is $138 across 884 priced listings from 389 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $143. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Impreza AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Subaru Impreza AC compressor replacement typically runs $425–$1,040 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $138, 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 Impreza 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 Impreza AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Impreza 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.