Tesla Model S AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $69
- Average
- $368
- High
- $787
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model S AC compressor?
Asking prices from 95 salvage yards in 29 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 S 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 S AC compressor costs $69 to $787, with a median asking price of $334. Based on 340 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (10 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$334
Grade B (good)$528
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$69–$684248 listings
Grade BStandard used$200–$78750 listings
Grade XUngraded$69–$65042 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $69–$684 | 248 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $200–$787 | 50 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $69–$650 | 42 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$334
Grade B$528
Ungraded$245
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $69–$787 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model S AC compressor is listed
We found priced Tesla Model S AC compressor listings at 95 salvage yards across 29 states. Florida supplies the most, with 44 listings (13% of the total) from 7 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $200, while North Carolina yards ask $567, 184% 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 | 44 | 7 | $566+69% |
| Michigan | 38 | 10 | $250-25% |
| North Carolina | 34 | 5 | $567+70% |
| California | 34 | 11 | $200-40% |
| South Carolina | 32 | 3 | $476+43% |
| Georgia | 18 | 2 | $529+58% |
| Kentucky | 16 | 2 | $514+54% |
| New York | 16 | 5 | $225-33% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $334 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model S AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $334
- Tesla Model S median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $620–$1,235
- 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 S AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model S AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model S AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $200, while 2023 tops the table at $596. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model S sits 123% above the Ford F150 ($150), 69% above the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 34% 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 S parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Transmission Control Module
$218median
$40$881
02wide ±193%
Engine
$2,000median
$385$8,099
03wide ±111%
Brake Caliper
$215median
$45$522
04wide ±168%
Air Bag
$216median
$75$800
05wide ±81%
Tail Light
$250median
$80$483
06wide ±98%
Strut
$321median
$56$684
07wide ±138%
Door Assembly
$600median
$195$1,850
08wide ±111%
Headlight Assembly
$495median
$150$1,250
09wide ±99%
Axle Shaft
$250median
$49$546
10wide ±85%
Fender
$502median
$200$1,058
11wide ±120%
Wheels
$299median
$75$792
12wide ±178%
Center Console
$225median
$50$850
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model S AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsTeslaModelS
F150$150
S$334
$184 diff3,263 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$198
S$334
$136 diff2,630 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$250
S$334
$84 diff2,626 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsTeslaModelS
Elantra$143
S$334
$191 diff2,508 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsTeslaModelS
1500$130
S$334
$204 diff2,457 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsTeslaModelS
Explorer$143
S$334
$191 diff2,398 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$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 ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±133%
Ford Edge
$132median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Tesla Model S AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Tesla Model S?
The median asking price is $334 across 340 priced listings from 95 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $334. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $200.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model S AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model S AC compressor replacement typically runs $620–$1,235 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $334, 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 S model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Tesla Model S AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model S AC compressor fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.