Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $148
- High
- $385
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor?
Asking prices from 145 salvage yards in 28 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 Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor costs $45 to $385, with a median asking price of $124. Based on 383 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2026 (9 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$113
Grade C (fair)$70
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$385209 listings
Grade BStandard used$70–$365143 listings
Grade CVisible wear$70–$701 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$15330 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$385 | 209 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $70–$365 | 143 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $70–$70 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$153 | 30 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$113
Grade C$70
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$385 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor listings at 145 salvage yards across 28 states. California supplies the most, with 102 listings (19% of the total) from 27 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $106, while Ohio yards ask $163, 54% 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 | 102 | 27 | $106-15% |
| Florida | 99 | 12 | $138+11% |
| Illinois | 62 | 14 | $150+21% |
| Texas | 47 | 15 | $150+21% |
| Colorado | 39 | 7 | $123-1% |
| Indiana | 25 | 5 | $115-7% |
| Ohio | 19 | 2 | $163+31% |
| New York | 18 | 2 | $150+21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $124 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $124
- Volkswagen Atlas median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $410–$1,025
- 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 Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Atlas 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 114% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $150.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, R1234YF, lists at a $100 median, while R134A commands $150, a 50% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $113, while 2023 tops the table at $173. Parts from 2018–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Atlas sits 17% below the Ford F150 ($150), 37% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 50% 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 Volkswagen Atlas parts are priced?
01wide ±172%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$31$410
02wide ±138%
Wheels
$200median
$50$600
03wide ±145%
Tail Light
$165median
$60$540
04wide ±165%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$40$493
05wide ±207%
Air Bag
$136median
$36$600
06wide ±100%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$650median
$219$1,520
07wide ±140%
Front Seat
$195median
$70$617
08wide ±193%
Grille
$208median
$47$850
09wide ±117%
Side Mirror
$247median
$70$650
10wide ±184%
Car Radio
$163median
$50$650
11wide ±144%
Center Console
$116median
$40$375
12wide ±259%
Brake Caliper
$80median
$25$439
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsVolkswagenAtlas
F150$150
Atlas$124
$26 diff3,306 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenAtlas
Class$198
Atlas$124
$74 diff2,673 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenAtlas
Class$250
Atlas$124
$126 diff2,669 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsVolkswagenAtlas
Elantra$143
Atlas$124
$19 diff2,551 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsVolkswagenAtlas
1500$130
Atlas$124
$6 diff2,500 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenAtlas
Explorer$143
Atlas$124
$19 diff2,441 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
Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Volkswagen Atlas?
The median asking price is $124 across 383 priced listings from 145 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $113.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor replacement typically runs $410–$1,025 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $124, 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 Volkswagen Atlas model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Atlas AC compressor fitments across 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.