Toyota RAV4 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $193
- High
- $555
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota RAV4 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 522 salvage yards in 46 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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
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Part overview
About the Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 AC compressor costs $30 to $555, with a median asking price of $156. Based on 1,398 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$168
Grade B (good)$128
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$5551,087 listings
Grade BStandard used$49–$353145 listings
Grade CVisible wear$59–$12514 listings
Grade XUngraded$49–$412152 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$555 | 1,087 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $49–$353 | 145 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $59–$125 | 14 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $49–$412 | 152 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$168
Grade B$128
Grade C$75
Ungraded$110
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$555 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Toyota RAV4 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Toyota RAV4 AC compressor listings at 522 salvage yards across 46 states. California supplies the most, with 360 listings (14% of the total) from 64 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $110, while North Carolina yards ask $225, 105% 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 | 360 | 64 | $149-4% |
| Florida | 226 | 26 | $110-29% |
| Illinois | 205 | 26 | $162+4% |
| Arizona | 133 | 16 | $165+6% |
| Michigan | 127 | 25 | $224+44% |
| North Carolina | 115 | 19 | $225+44% |
| Wisconsin | 95 | 19 | $128-18% |
| Pennsylvania | 93 | 19 | $161+3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $156 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota RAV4 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $156
- Toyota RAV4 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $440–$1,055
- 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 RAV4 AC compressor cost by year?
2025150 listingsFits 8 years$173$50 – $5552024150 listingsFits 8 years$173$50 – $5552023149 listingsFits 8 years$230$73 – $4982022149 listingsFits 8 years$173$69 – $4982021149 listingsFits 8 years$173$69 – $4982019100 listingsFits 9 years$143$45 – $2772018189 listingsFits 8 years$128$59 – $4102017200 listingsFits 7 years$164$50 – $3862016200 listingsFits 7 years$164$65 – $3862015150 listingsFits 6 years$118$30 – $395
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota RAV4 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota RAV4 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 124% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $168.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, A25AFKS engine, lists at a $85 median, while A25AFXS engine (hybrid), plug-in hybrid commands $430, a 406% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $118, while 2023 tops the table at $230. Parts from 2013–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota RAV4 sits 4% above the Ford F150 ($150), 22% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 38% 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 RAV4 parts are priced?
01wide ±158%
Headlight Assembly
$463median
$135$1,600
02wide ±204%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$35$648
03wide ±250%
Grille
$125median
$24$650
04wide ±134%
Wheels
$220median
$70$658
05wide ±191%
Steering Rack
$352median
$68$1,416
06wide ±198%
Side Mirror
$200median
$35$825
07wide ±149%
Front Bumper
$120median
$38$395
08wide ±95%
Transmission
$2,350median
$897$5,380
09wide ±181%
Engine
$2,000median
$276$7,500
10wide ±176%
Tail Light
$115median
$25$430
11wide ±189%
Radiator
$175median
$50$710
12wide ±280%
Rear Bumper
$120median
$30$703
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota RAV4 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsToyotaRAV4
Class$250
RAV4$156
$94 diff3,684 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsToyotaRAV4
Explorer$148
RAV4$156
$8 diff3,461 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsToyotaRAV4
Escape$150
RAV4$156
$6 diff3,382 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsToyotaRAV4
Sorento$152
RAV4$156
$4 diff3,206 listings
AC CompressorcompareJeepWranglervsToyotaRAV4
Wrangler$174
RAV4$156
$18 diff3,072 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesSClassvsToyotaRAV4
Class$250
RAV4$156
$94 diff3,032 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
Toyotawide ±144%
Toyota 4Runner
$155median
$54$500
Toyotawide ±172%
Toyota Camry
$148median
$45$555
Toyotawide ±151%
Toyota Corolla
$115median
$35$382
Toyotawide ±122%
Toyota Highlander
$213median
$55$573
Toyotawide ±137%
Toyota Tacoma
$165median
$55$507
Common questions
Toyota RAV4 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Toyota RAV4?
The median asking price is $156 across 1,398 priced listings from 522 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $168. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $118.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota RAV4 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Toyota RAV4 AC compressor replacement typically runs $440–$1,055 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $156, 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 RAV4 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Toyota RAV4 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota RAV4 AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.