Tesla Model 3 ac compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $300
- High
- $1,098
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model 3 ac compressor ?
How much does a used Tesla Model 3 ac compressor cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Tesla Model 3 ac compressor costs $75 to $1,098, with a median asking price of $250. Based on 419 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (10 model years), updated Sep 4, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$253
Grade B (good)$200
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$85–$1,098329 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$44738 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$100–$37552 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $85–$1,098 | 329 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$447 | 38 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$375 | 52 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$253
Grade B$200
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$1,098 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model 3 ac compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $250
- Tesla Model 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $535–$1,150
- 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 Tesla Model 3 ac compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model 3 ac compressor cost?
Expect to pay $75–$1,098 for a used Tesla Model 3 ac compressor; the median listing asks $250. That figure comes from 419 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 27% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $253.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $150, while 2025 tops the table at $536. Parts from 2016–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model 3 sits 57% above the Ford F150 ($159), 74% above the Hyundai Elantra ($144), and 100% 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 Tesla Model 3 parts are priced?
01wide ±373%
Engine
$1,700median
$60$12,735
02
Transmission
Price data updating
03wide ±118%
Front Bumper
$223median
$22$550
04wide ±112%
Rear Bumper
$242median
$30$570
05wide ±180%
Hood
$600median
$35$2,190
06wide ±191%
Fender
$260median
$25$1,020
07wide ±115%
Headlight Assembly
$600median
$35$1,419
08wide ±538%
Tail Light
$175median
$11$1,893
09wide ±102%
Alternator
$100median
$35$240
10
Starter
Price data updating
11wide ±114%
Radiator
$211median
$70$550
12wide ±146%
Transfer Case
$715median
$105$2,195
13wide ±96%
Axle Shaft
$182median
$51$400
14wide ±492%
Strut
$249median
$50$2,500
15wide ±148%
Steering Rack
$430median
$25$1,300
16wide ±101%
Grille
$107median
$33$250
17wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$475median
$22$1,346
18wide ±81%
Turbocharger
$500median
$350$1,155
19wide ±425%
AC Condenser
$175median
$40$1,529
20wide ±136%
Wheels
$250median
$45$725
21wide ±173%
Fuel Pump
$190median
$40$699
22wide ±276%
Water Pump
$209median
$24$1,177
23wide ±95%
Power Steering Pump
$150median
$50$335
24wide ±139%
ABS Module
$213median
$40$631
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±112%
Engine Computer
$250median
$56$618
27
Throttle Body
Price data updating
28wide ±377%
Brake Caliper
$182median
$25$1,396
29wide ±64%
Drive Shaft
$207median
$99$365
30wide ±170%
Tailgate
$723median
$40$2,500
31
Intake Manifold
Price data updating
32wide ±137%
Control Arm
$150median
$36$448
33wide ±177%
Blower Motor
$115median
$35$443
34
Exhaust Manifold
Price data updating
35wide ±457%
Transmission Control Module
$172median
$25$1,598
36wide ±126%
Steering Column
$232median
$39$623
37
Fuel Tank
Price data updating
38wide ±145%
Window Regulator
$126median
$40$405
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40
Torque Converter
Price data updating
41wide ±155%
Steering Wheel
$249median
$50$823
42wide ±116%
Ignition Switch
$81median
$40$228
43wide ±189%
Car Radio
$168median
$25$659
44wide ±198%
Heater Core
$116median
$50$510
45wide ±117%
Rear View Mirror
$189median
$35$478
46wide ±102%
Sunroof
$700median
$66$1,500
47wide ±196%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$35$424
48wide ±213%
Fog Light
$149median
$35$670
49wide ±189%
Center Console
$219median
$20$849
50wide ±306%
Air Bag
$200median
$25$1,250
51wide ±99%
Door Assembly
$794median
$180$1,750
52wide ±127%
Quarter Panel
$600median
$70$1,600
53wide ±73%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$685median
$94$1,100
54wide ±185%
Front Seat
$126median
$35$500
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model 3 ac compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsTeslaModel3
F150$159
3$250
$91 diff2,422 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsTeslaModel3
Elantra$144
3$250
$106 diff2,373 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsTeslaModel3
1500$125
3$250
$125 diff2,326 listings
AC CompressorcompareChevySilverado1500vsTeslaModel3
1500$162
3$250
$88 diff2,180 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsTeslaModel3
Escape$150
3$250
$100 diff2,157 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsTeslaModel3
Sonata$137
3$250
$113 diff1,999 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
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Suburban
$137median
$45$316
Chevywide ±118%
Chevy Tahoe
$179median
$50$473
Chevywide ±134%
Chevy Traverse
$129median
$41$387
Chevywide ±135%
Chevy Trax
$100median
$40$310
Common questions
Tesla Model 3 ac compressor FAQ
How much is a used ac compressor for a Tesla Model 3?
Based on 419 priced salvage yard listings, a used Tesla Model 3 ac compressor lists between $75 and $1,098, with a median asking price of $250.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model 3 ac compressor?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model 3 ac compressor replacement typically runs $535–$1,150 all-in: the median used ac compressor for this model lists at $250, 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 Tesla Model 3 ac compressor?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 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 Tesla Model 3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Tesla Model 3 ac compressor years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Tesla Model 3 ac compressor listings appear across model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 10 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 Tesla Model 3 a/c compressor?
A a/c compressor is another name for a ac compressor. The Tesla Model 3 ac compressor prices on this page apply — median $250, from 419 salvage yard listings.