Subaru Outback AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $144
- High
- $343
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback AC compressor?
Asking prices from 423 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 Outback 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 Outback AC compressor costs $35 to $343, with a median asking price of $136. Based on 846 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$137
Grade B (good)$136
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$343684 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$305115 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$1001 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$24546 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$343 | 684 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$305 | 115 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$100 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$245 | 46 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$137
Grade B$136
Grade C$100
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$343 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Outback AC compressor is listed
We found priced Subaru Outback AC compressor listings at 423 salvage yards across 45 states. California supplies the most, with 156 listings (9% of the total) from 42 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while North Carolina yards ask $174, 74% 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 | 156 | 42 | $100-26% |
| Illinois | 146 | 14 | $162+19% |
| Ohio | 137 | 17 | $172+26% |
| Florida | 107 | 33 | $110-19% |
| Texas | 90 | 28 | $123-10% |
| North Carolina | 89 | 23 | $174+28% |
| Georgia | 87 | 20 | $148+9% |
| Indiana | 87 | 9 | $136 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $136 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $136
- Subaru Outback 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Outback AC compressor cost by year?
2025100 listings$173$95 – $290202450 listingsFits 2 years$165$45 – $2492023100 listingsFits 6 years$128$50 – $2702022100 listingsFits 6 years$155$35 – $2502021100 listingsFits 6 years$141$47 – $3412020100 listingsFits 6 years$151$35 – $2502019100 listingsFits 3 years$108$42 – $2852018100 listingsFits 3 years$110$59 – $335201788 listingsFits 3 years$100$40 – $343201650 listingsFits 5 years$88$73 – $329201550 listingsFits 5 years$150$56 – $240
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Outback 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 37% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $137.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $88, while 2025 tops the table at $173. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 9% below the Ford F150 ($150), 32% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 46% 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 Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$166median
$40$500
02wide ±164%
Tail Light
$125median
$40$450
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$145median
$28$800
04wide ±105%
Strut
$100median
$30$240
05wide ±218%
Headlight Assembly
$325median
$60$1,480
06wide ±138%
Steering Rack
$250median
$60$750
07wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$30$385
08wide ±173%
Grille
$147median
$25$534
09wide ±165%
Transmission
$1,087median
$232$3,820
10wide ±164%
Engine
$1,500median
$399$5,329
11wide ±196%
Starter
$92median
$20$380
12wide ±113%
Fender
$200median
$75$525
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$250
Outback$136
$114 diff3,132 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsSubaruOutback
Explorer$148
Outback$136
$12 diff2,909 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsSubaruOutback
Escape$150
Outback$136
$14 diff2,830 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsSubaruOutback
Sorento$152
Outback$136
$16 diff2,654 listings
AC CompressorcompareJeepWranglervsSubaruOutback
Wrangler$174
Outback$136
$38 diff2,520 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$250
Outback$136
$114 diff2,480 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 ±112%
Subaru Impreza
$138median
$35$343
Common questions
Subaru Outback AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Subaru Outback?
The median asking price is $136 across 846 priced listings from 423 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $137. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $88.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback AC compressor replacement typically runs $420–$1,035 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $136, 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 Outback 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 Outback AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Outback 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.