Tesla Model 3 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $100
- Average
- $293
- High
- $899
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model 3 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 141 salvage yards in 30 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 Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3 AC compressor costs $100 to $899, with a median asking price of $277. Based on 400 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (8 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$275
Grade B (good)$290
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$100–$899268 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$48586 listings
Grade XUngraded$105–$37546 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $100–$899 | 268 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $100–$485 | 86 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $105–$375 | 46 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$275
Grade B$290
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $100–$899 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model 3 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Tesla Model 3 AC compressor listings at 141 salvage yards across 30 states. Florida supplies the most, with 215 listings (28% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in Virginia ask a median $200, while Florida yards ask $416, 108% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 215 | 10 | $416+50% |
| California | 135 | 27 | $256-8% |
| North Carolina | 46 | 7 | $330+19% |
| Texas | 44 | 12 | $320+16% |
| Virginia | 32 | 4 | $200-28% |
| South Carolina | 30 | 4 | $330+19% |
| Georgia | 29 | 4 | $335+21% |
| Michigan | 27 | 8 | $340+23% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $277 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model 3 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $277
- Tesla Model 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $560–$1,175
- 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 Tesla Model 3 AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model 3 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model 3 AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $150, while 2025 tops the table at $398. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model 3 sits 85% above the Ford F150 ($150), 39% above the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 11% above 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 Tesla Model 3 parts are priced?
01wide ±145%
Air Bag
$271median
$64$849
02wide ±116%
Tail Light
$200median
$60$523
03wide ±111%
Engine Computer
$250median
$63$618
04wide ±101%
Axle Shaft
$200median
$50$454
05wide ±99%
Strut
$249median
$65$556
06wide ±198%
Engine
$1,475median
$400$6,240
07wide ±82%
Door Assembly
$850median
$350$1,750
08wide ±130%
Front Seat
$250median
$100$750
09wide ±123%
ABS Module
$237median
$48$631
10wide ±96%
Side Mirror
$416median
$150$950
11wide ±110%
Headlight Assembly
$470median
$100$1,130
12wide ±161%
Center Console
$250median
$45$849
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model 3 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsTeslaModel3
F150$150
3$277
$127 diff3,323 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$199
3$277
$78 diff2,686 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$250
3$277
$27 diff2,686 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsTeslaModel3
1500$133
3$277
$144 diff2,659 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsTeslaModel3
Elantra$144
3$277
$133 diff2,581 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsTeslaModel3
Explorer$148
3$277
$129 diff2,463 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
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Tesla Model 3 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Tesla Model 3?
The median asking price is $277 across 400 priced listings from 141 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $275. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $150.
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 $560–$1,175 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $277, 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 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, 2017. 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?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model 3 AC compressor fitments across 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.