Toyota Corolla AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $139
- High
- $382
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota Corolla AC compressor?
Asking prices from 271 salvage yards in 31 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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla AC compressor costs $35 to $382, with a median asking price of $115. Based on 930 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$120
Grade B (good)$165
Grade C (fair)$70
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$382561 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$341206 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$856 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$300157 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$382 | 561 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$341 | 206 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $55–$85 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$300 | 157 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$120
Grade B$165
Grade C$70
Ungraded$95
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$382 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Toyota Corolla AC compressor is listed
We found priced Toyota Corolla AC compressor listings at 271 salvage yards across 31 states. Florida supplies the most, with 362 listings (20% of the total) from 34 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while New Jersey yards ask $187, 87% 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 | 362 | 34 | $107-7% |
| Texas | 294 | 31 | $103-10% |
| Illinois | 223 | 19 | $162+41% |
| California | 160 | 29 | $100-13% |
| New Jersey | 118 | 6 | $187+63% |
| PR | 104 | 2 | $150+30% |
| New York | 88 | 21 | $163+42% |
| Tennessee | 83 | 14 | $100-13% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $115 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota Corolla AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $115
- Toyota Corolla median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $400–$1,015
- 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 Toyota Corolla AC compressor cost by year?
2025150 listingsFits 10 years$100$40 – $2002024150 listingsFits 10 years$155$70 – $290202373 listingsFits 10 years$85$50 – $3412022200 listingsFits 11 years$120$35 – $2492021200 listingsFits 10 years$155$70 – $2902020200 listingsFits 10 years$101$50 – $3822019100 listingsFits 13 years$120$35 – $249201850 listingsFits 5 years$95$95 – $185201750 listingsFits 6 years$162$50 – $237201622 listingsFits 6 years$135$65 – $272201550 listingsFits 6 years$125$65 – $331
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota Corolla AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota Corolla 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 71% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $120.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Sedan, 1.8L, lists at a $84 median, while Sedan, 2.0L commands $103, a 23% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $85, while 2017 tops the table at $162. Parts from 2016–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Corolla sits 23% below the Ford F150 ($150), 42% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 54% 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 Toyota Corolla parts are priced?
01wide ±141%
Side Mirror
$145median
$35$444
02wide ±234%
Wheels
$175median
$30$850
03wide ±175%
Tail Light
$120median
$25$444
04wide ±119%
Headlight Assembly
$540median
$135$1,420
05wide ±151%
Strut
$100median
$30$332
06wide ±165%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$30$360
07wide ±226%
Grille
$135median
$28$638
08wide ±188%
Alternator
$95median
$30$387
09wide ±229%
Engine
$1,350median
$278$6,450
10wide ±90%
Transmission
$2,000median
$750$4,360
11wide ±187%
Starter
$78median
$25$316
12wide ±134%
Steering Rack
$175median
$30$500
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota Corolla AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesEClassvsToyotaCorolla
Class$199
Corolla$115
$84 diff3,216 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsToyotaCorolla
Class$250
Corolla$115
$135 diff3,216 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsToyotaCorolla
Elantra$144
Corolla$115
$29 diff3,111 listings
AC CompressorcompareNissanAltimavsToyotaCorolla
Altima$113
Corolla$115
$2 diff2,776 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordMustangvsToyotaCorolla
Mustang$188
Corolla$115
$73 diff2,738 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsToyotaCorolla
Sonata$138
Corolla$115
$23 diff2,644 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 ±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
Toyotawide ±144%
Toyota 4Runner
$155median
$54$500
Toyotawide ±172%
Toyota Camry
$148median
$45$555
Toyotawide ±122%
Toyota Highlander
$213median
$55$573
Toyotawide ±168%
Toyota RAV4
$156median
$30$555
Toyotawide ±137%
Toyota Tacoma
$165median
$55$507
Common questions
Toyota Corolla AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Toyota Corolla?
The median asking price is $115 across 930 priced listings from 271 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $120. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $85.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Corolla AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Toyota Corolla AC compressor replacement typically runs $400–$1,015 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $115, 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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Corolla AC compressor fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.