Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $180
- High
- $307
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor costs $50 to $307, with a median asking price of $191. Based on 37 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (10 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$191
Grade B (good)$185
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$30725 listings
Grade BStandard used$125–$2249 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$65–$1053 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$307 | 25 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $125–$224 | 9 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$105 | 3 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$191
Grade B$185
Ungraded$105
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$307 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $191
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $475–$1,090
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor cost?
Based on 37 listings, a used ac compressor for the Volkswagen Jetta runs $191 at the median, ranging $50–$307. That figure comes from 37 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 3% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $191.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $185, while 2018 tops the table at $191. Parts from 2018–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2025 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 20% above the Ford F150 ($159), 33% above the Hyundai Elantra ($144), and 53% above the Ram 1500 ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ac compressor: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Volkswagen Jetta parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Engine
$1,500median
$250$6,765
02wide ±382%
Transmission
$1,000median
$148$7,790
03wide ±82%
Front Bumper
$339median
$17$570
04wide ±147%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$49$785
05wide ±81%
Hood
$381median
$125$746
06wide ±7433%
Fender
$169median
$50$25,175
07wide ±1234%
Headlight Assembly
$467median
$50$11,573
08wide ±136%
Tail Light
$105median
$20$305
09wide ±237%
Alternator
$76median
$25$385
10wide ±205%
Starter
$85median
$27$375
11wide ±81%
Radiator
$170median
$50$326
12
Transfer Case
Price data updating
13wide ±180%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$25$385
14spread ±24%
Strut
$190median
$100$190
15wide ±140%
Steering Rack
$175median
$50$540
16wide ±283%
Grille
$161median
$13$925
17wide ±6730%
Side Mirror
$214median
$20$28,825
18wide ±136%
Turbocharger
$350median
$50$1,000
19wide ±1084%
AC Condenser
$113median
$50$2,500
20wide ±186%
Wheels
$139median
$50$568
21wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$97median
$40$394
22wide ±132%
Water Pump
$69median
$30$212
23
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
24wide ±137%
ABS Module
$106median
$40$330
25tight ±17%
Differential
$420median
$350$492
26wide ±161%
Engine Computer
$126median
$15$420
27wide ±171%
Throttle Body
$75median
$25$282
28wide ±187%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$300
29
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
30wide ±113%
Tailgate
$401median
$50$960
31wide ±215%
Intake Manifold
$100median
$41$471
32wide ±107%
Control Arm
$100median
$35$249
33wide ±151%
Blower Motor
$100median
$30$331
34wide ±88%
Exhaust Manifold
$376median
$60$725
35wide ±190%
Transmission Control Module
$100median
$25$405
36wide ±141%
Steering Column
$217median
$30$643
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$153median
$50$355
38wide ±200%
Window Regulator
$75median
$30$330
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±75%
Torque Converter
$150median
$75$300
41wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$45$324
42wide ±182%
Ignition Switch
$66median
$35$275
43wide ±480%
Car Radio
$141median
$25$1,380
44wide ±204%
Heater Core
$91median
$50$422
45wide ±113%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$257
46wide ±87%
Sunroof
$475median
$150$974
47wide ±152%
Master Cylinder
$65median
$25$222
48wide ±156%
Fog Light
$120median
$30$405
49wide ±146%
Center Console
$105median
$40$346
50wide ±5749%
Air Bag
$255median
$40$29,360
51wide ±77%
Door Assembly
$695median
$115$1,181
52wide ±78%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$200$822
53wide ±166%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$500median
$35$1,699
54wide ±111%
Front Seat
$175median
$40$430
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsVolkswagenJetta
F150$159
Jetta$191
$32 diff2,040 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsVolkswagenJetta
Elantra$144
Jetta$191
$47 diff1,991 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$125
Jetta$191
$66 diff1,944 listings
AC CompressorcompareChevySilverado1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$162
Jetta$191
$29 diff1,798 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsVolkswagenJetta
Escape$150
Jetta$191
$41 diff1,775 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsVolkswagenJetta
Sonata$137
Jetta$191
$54 diff1,617 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura MDX
$128median
$15$405
Acurawide ±132%
Acura RDX
$162median
$25$454
BMWwide ±301%
BMW X3
$168median
$35$1,047
BMWwide ±256%
BMW X5
$200median
$25$1,047
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Colorado
$143median
$50$529
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±135%
Chevy Malibu
$130median
$50$400
Chevywide ±139%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$162median
$30$481
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Suburban
$137median
$45$316
Chevywide ±118%
Chevy Tahoe
$179median
$50$473
Chevywide ±134%
Chevy Traverse
$129median
$41$387
Volkswagenwide ±89%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$137median
$30$275
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor FAQ
How much is a used ac compressor for a Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 37 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor lists between $50 and $307, with a median asking price of $191.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor replacement typically runs $475–$1,090 all-in: the median used ac compressor for this model lists at $191, 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.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Volkswagen Jetta model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor listings appear across model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 10 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta a/c compressor?
A a/c compressor is another name for a ac compressor. The Volkswagen Jetta ac compressor prices on this page apply — median $191, from 37 salvage yard listings.