Buick Encore GX AC condenser price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $157
- High
- $332
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore GX AC condenser?
Asking prices from 51 salvage yards in 8 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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Part overview
About the Buick Encore GX 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 Buick Encore GX AC condenser costs $40 to $332, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 250 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Oct 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$151
Grade B (good)$161
Grade C (fair)$40
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$332148 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$27293 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$403 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$1246 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$332 | 148 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$272 | 93 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$40 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$124 | 6 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$151
Grade B$161
Grade C$40
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$332 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore GX AC condenser is listed
We found priced Buick Encore GX AC condenser listings at 51 salvage yards across 8 states. Texas supplies the most, with 108 listings (43% of the total) from 9 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $100, while Illinois yards ask $232, 132% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 108 | 9 | $161+7% |
| Florida | 49 | 11 | $120-20% |
| Illinois | 39 | 8 | $232+55% |
| Arizona | 25 | 9 | $100-33% |
| California | 14 | 8 | $193+29% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore GX AC condenser replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Buick Encore GX median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $340–$750
- 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 Buick Encore GX AC condenser cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore GX AC condenser cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore GX AC condenser are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 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 278% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $151.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $105, while 2024 tops the table at $232. Parts from 2020–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore GX sits 20% above the Hyundai Sonata ($125), 12% below the Ford Escape ($170), and 9% below the Chevy Camaro ($165) 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 Buick Encore GX parts are priced?
01wide ±173%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$405
02wide ±124%
Tail Light
$170median
$30$450
03wide ±161%
Car Radio
$136median
$35$474
04wide ±201%
Air Bag
$175median
$40$743
05wide ±127%
Side Mirror
$195median
$50$545
06wide ±181%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$25$423
07wide ±146%
Center Console
$115median
$40$375
08wide ±73%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$822median
$356$1,551
09wide ±102%
Grille
$295median
$75$675
10wide ±188%
Wheels
$190median
$44$757
11wide ±217%
Fog Light
$109median
$27$500
12wide ±159%
Front Seat
$181median
$75$651
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore GX AC condenser prices
AC Condensercompare
HyundaiSonatavsBuickEncoreGX
Sonata$125
GX$150
$25 diff2,146 listings
AC CondensercompareFordEscapevsBuickEncoreGX
Escape$170
GX$150
$20 diff1,925 listings
AC CondensercompareChevyCamarovsBuickEncoreGX
Camaro$165
GX$150
$15 diff1,870 listings
AC CondensercompareHyundaiElantravsBuickEncoreGX
Elantra$143
GX$150
$7 diff1,826 listings
AC CondensercompareGMCCanyonvsBuickEncoreGX
Canyon$159
GX$150
$9 diff1,787 listings
AC CondensercompareKiaOptimavsBuickEncoreGX
Optima$110
GX$150
$40 diff1,620 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±263%
BMW X3
$127median
$45$712
BMWwide ±335%
BMW X5
$170median
$35$1,173
Chevywide ±185%
Chevy Equinox
$150median
$40$595
Chevywide ±110%
Chevy Malibu
$142median
$30$342
Chevywide ±132%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$107median
$40$322
Chevywide ±84%
Chevy Tahoe
$192median
$50$373
Chevywide ±95%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$54$363
Dodgewide ±188%
Dodge Challenger
$100median
$30$405
Dodgewide ±140%
Dodge Charger
$82median
$35$265
Dodgewide ±124%
Dodge Durango
$125median
$40$350
Fordwide ±192%
Ford Edge
$147median
$35$600
Fordwide ±88%
Ford Escape
$170median
$35$335
Common questions
Buick Encore GX AC condenser FAQ
How much is a used AC condenser for a Buick Encore GX?
The median asking price is $150 across 250 priced listings from 51 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $151. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $105.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore GX AC condenser?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore GX AC condenser replacement typically runs $340–$750 all-in: the median used AC condenser for this model lists at $150, 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 Buick Encore GX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Buick Encore GX AC condenser years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore GX AC condenser fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.