Volkswagen Passat AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $131
- High
- $334
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Passat AC compressor?
Asking prices from 74 salvage yards in 8 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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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat AC compressor costs $25 to $334, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 411 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$127
Grade B (good)$101
Grade C (fair)$40
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$334257 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$31090 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$977 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$15357 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$334 | 257 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$310 | 90 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$97 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$153 | 57 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$127
Grade B$101
Grade C$40
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$334 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Passat AC compressor is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Passat AC compressor listings at 74 salvage yards across 8 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 167 listings (41% of the total) from 17 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $85, while California yards ask $145, 71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 167 | 17 | $100-9% |
| Florida | 96 | 11 | $138+25% |
| California | 61 | 27 | $145+32% |
| Indiana | 42 | 5 | $85-23% |
| Arizona | 26 | 9 | $113+3% |
| Nevada | 13 | 3 | $119+8% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $110 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Passat AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $110
- Volkswagen Passat median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $395–$1,010
- 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 Passat AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Passat AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Passat 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 217% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $127.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, R134A, lists at a $75 median, while 2.0L, R1234YF commands $165, a 120% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $85, while 2015 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2016–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Passat sits 27% below the Ford F150 ($150), 44% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 56% 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 Passat parts are priced?
01wide ±140%
Grille
$175median
$43$532
02wide ±153%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$30$340
03wide ±137%
Front Seat
$170median
$50$515
04wide ±158%
Tail Light
$110median
$35$382
05wide ±154%
Side Mirror
$137median
$30$453
06wide ±238%
Air Bag
$121median
$40$616
07wide ±87%
Steering Wheel
$164median
$40$324
08wide ±156%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$75$1,480
09wide ±172%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$20$192
10wide ±143%
Steering Column
$131median
$45$420
11wide ±203%
Wheels
$140median
$36$604
12wide ±222%
Door Assembly
$418median
$100$1,960
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Passat AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsVolkswagenPassat
F150$150
Passat$110
$40 diff3,334 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$198
Passat$110
$88 diff2,701 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$250
Passat$110
$140 diff2,697 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsVolkswagenPassat
Elantra$143
Passat$110
$33 diff2,579 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsVolkswagenPassat
1500$130
Passat$110
$20 diff2,528 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenPassat
Explorer$143
Passat$110
$33 diff2,469 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 Passat AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Volkswagen Passat?
The median asking price is $110 across 411 priced listings from 74 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $127. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $85.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Passat AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Passat AC compressor replacement typically runs $395–$1,010 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $110, 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 Passat model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Passat AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Passat AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.