Acura MDX AC condenser price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $165
- High
- $562
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura MDX AC condenser?
Asking prices from 231 salvage yards in 37 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
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Part overview
About the Acura MDX AC condenser
What the AC condenser does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC condenser price guide →
Also known asA/C Condenser
Price summary
A used Acura MDX AC condenser costs $50 to $562, with a median asking price of $145. Based on 460 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$137
Grade B (good)$179
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$562239 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$435165 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$501 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$22555 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$562 | 239 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$435 | 165 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$225 | 55 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$137
Grade B$179
Grade C$50
Ungraded$123
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$562 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura MDX AC condenser is listed
We found priced Acura MDX AC condenser listings at 231 salvage yards across 37 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 60 listings (10% of the total) from 24 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $80, while Michigan yards ask $201, 151% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 60 | 24 | $201+39% |
| California | 60 | 25 | $80-45% |
| Florida | 57 | 14 | $120-17% |
| Illinois | 47 | 18 | $150+3% |
| Georgia | 39 | 9 | $110-24% |
| Ohio | 31 | 10 | $133-8% |
| Indiana | 23 | 8 | $150+3% |
| Missouri | 23 | 8 | $194+34% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $145 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura MDX AC condenser replacement cost?
- Used part
- $145
- Acura MDX median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $335–$745
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC condenser replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Acura MDX AC condenser cost by year?
202548 listingsFits 5 years$145$85 – $430202447 listingsFits 4 years$151$99 – $562202348 listingsFits 5 years$145$85 – $430202248 listingsFits 5 years$145$85 – $430202042 listingsFits 2 years$150$65 – $320201949 listingsFits 2 years$149$50 – $295201867 listingsFits 5 years$166$50 – $260201751 listingsFits 5 years$125$65 – $282201650 listingsFits 5 years$80$50 – $358201550 listingsFits 5 years$149$65 – $282
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura MDX AC condenser cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura MDX AC condenser 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 174% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $137.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.5L, lists at a $165 median, while 3.0L (Hybrid) commands $215, a 30% 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 $80, while 2018 tops the table at $166. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura MDX sits 12% below the Chevy Camaro ($165), 16% above the Hyundai Sonata ($125), and 24% below the Ford Escape ($190) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC condenser: what to check
- Inspect fins for road-debris damage across the lower third, the usual impact zone.
- Confirm the refrigerant type and fitting style match your system.
- Bent inlet lines are common in removal; check photos closely.
- Replace the receiver-drier at the same time. It's cheap and protects the system.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Acura MDX parts are priced?
01wide ±232%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$30$544
02wide ±290%
Car Radio
$203median
$35$1,212
03wide ±233%
Strut
$195median
$40$950
04wide ±274%
Air Bag
$225median
$41$1,275
05wide ±128%
Front Seat
$241median
$75$694
06wide ±208%
Axle Shaft
$138median
$35$608
07wide ±100%
Side Mirror
$454median
$166$1,074
08wide ±177%
Wheels
$199median
$35$739
09wide ±190%
ABS Module
$185median
$47$749
10wide ±219%
Engine Computer
$135median
$35$625
11wide ±193%
Center Console
$131median
$40$545
12wide ±177%
Steering Rack
$815median
$137$3,024
Price comparisons
Compare Acura MDX AC condenser prices
AC Condensercompare
ChevyCamarovsAcuraMDX
Camaro$165
MDX$145
$20 diff2,946 listings
AC CondensercompareHyundaiSonatavsAcuraMDX
Sonata$125
MDX$145
$20 diff2,382 listings
AC CondensercompareFordEscapevsAcuraMDX
Escape$190
MDX$145
$45 diff2,126 listings
AC CondensercompareHyundaiElantravsAcuraMDX
Elantra$146
MDX$145
$1 diff2,099 listings
AC CondensercompareGMCCanyonvsAcuraMDX
Canyon$159
MDX$145
$14 diff1,997 listings
AC CondensercompareKiaOptimavsAcuraMDX
Optima$112
MDX$145
$33 diff1,827 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±301%
BMW X3
$170median
$45$1,069
BMWwide ±325%
BMW X5
$162median
$35$1,089
Chevywide ±185%
Chevy Equinox
$150median
$40$595
Chevywide ±110%
Chevy Malibu
$142median
$30$342
Chevywide ±94%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$150median
$40$322
Chevywide ±83%
Chevy Tahoe
$195median
$50$373
Chevywide ±97%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$50$363
Dodgewide ±188%
Dodge Challenger
$100median
$30$405
Dodgewide ±181%
Dodge Charger
$90median
$30$355
Dodgewide ±128%
Dodge Durango
$125median
$30$350
Fordwide ±185%
Ford Edge
$153median
$35$600
Fordwide ±79%
Ford Escape
$190median
$35$335
Common questions
Acura MDX AC condenser FAQ
How much is a used AC condenser for a Acura MDX?
The median asking price is $145 across 460 priced listings from 231 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $137. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $80.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura MDX AC condenser?
Using a used part, a Acura MDX AC condenser replacement typically runs $335–$745 all-in: the median used AC condenser for this model lists at $145, and independent-shop labor for AC condenser replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Acura MDX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura MDX AC condenser years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura MDX AC condenser fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.