Volkswagen Golf AC compressor — SW price snapshot
- Low
- $55
- Average
- $115
- High
- $310
Trim-specific price guide
Volkswagen Golf AC Compressor — SW prices
Pricing for the SW variant of the Volkswagen Golf AC compressor, aggregated from 121 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.
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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.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Golf AC compressor (SW) costs $55 to $310, with a median asking price of $98. Based on 121 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$98
Grade B (good)$65
Grade C (fair)$87
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$55–$310106 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$653 listings
Grade CVisible wear$87–$873 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$1509 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $55–$310 | 106 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$65 | 3 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $87–$87 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$150 | 9 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$98
Grade B$65
Grade C$87
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$310 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the SW priced differently?
This pricing covers the SW variant of the Volkswagen Golf AC compressor, based on 121 priced listings across 3 model years (2015, 2016, 2017). Its $98 median is 13% below the Volkswagen Golf AC compressor overall median of $113.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a SW cost by year?
Other trims
Other Volkswagen Golf AC compressor variants
Germany built
1 yr$136$59 – $248Germany built, e-Golf
2 yrs$136$59 – $248Germany built, R model
2 yrs$93$41 – $343Htbk, Base
1 yr$93$41 – $343Htbk, Base, diesel engine
2 yrs$98$65 – $310Htbk, Base, gasoline engine
2 yrs$93$41 – $221Htbk, e-Golf
3 yrs$173$110 – $449Htbk, R model
3 yrs$93$41 – $343Mexico built
3 yrs$150$45 – $323Common questions
Volkswagen Golf AC compressor (SW) FAQ
How much is a used Volkswagen Golf AC compressor (SW)?
Based on 121 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Volkswagen Golf AC compressor in the SW variant lists between $55 and $310, with a median asking price of $98.
Which Volkswagen Golf years use the SW AC compressor?
The SW variant appears in model years 2015, 2016, 2017. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between SW condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $98, Grade B has a median of $65, Grade C has a median of $87. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.