Used Cadillac CTS AC condenser from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Cadillac CTS AC condenser?

Asking prices from 202 salvage yards in 36 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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Last updatedOct 16, 2026
Strong coverage1,077 priced of 1,450 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS AC condenser costs $30 to $600, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 1,077 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2024 (16 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$120
Grade B (good)$87
Grade C (fair)$60

Cadillac CTS AC condenser price snapshot

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Low
$30
Average
$137
High
$600
1,450 listings observed · 1,077 priced12d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$45–$600848 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$28580 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$7510 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$235139 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$600 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Cadillac CTS AC condenser is listed

We found priced Cadillac CTS AC condenser listings at 202 salvage yards across 36 states. Florida supplies the most, with 267 listings (24% of the total) from 35 yards. Location matters: yards in Oklahoma ask a median $75, while Florida yards ask $120, 60% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Florida26735$120+20%
Texas19532$85-15%
California13425$83-17%
Arizona8711$100
North Carolina6417$100
Nevada644$83-17%
Georgia307$87-13%
Oklahoma236$75-25%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Cadillac CTS AC condenser replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
Cadillac CTS median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$290–$700
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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2024)

Non-Interchange search using Cadillac CTS and similar models

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$145$145 – $145

Non-Interchange search using only Cadillac CTS

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$145$145 – $145

Model-year comparison

What does a Cadillac CTS AC condenser cost by year?

$86$102$119$136$152201520162017201820192024
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Cadillac CTS AC condenser cost?

Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS 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 100% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $120.

Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $95, while 2024 tops the table at $145. Parts from 2013–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CTS sits 20% below the Hyundai Sonata ($125), 41% below the Ford Escape ($170), and 39% 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

  1. Inspect fins for road-debris damage across the lower third, the usual impact zone.
  2. Confirm the refrigerant type and fitting style match your system.
  3. Bent inlet lines are common in removal; check photos closely.
  4. Replace the receiver-drier at the same time. It's cheap and protects the system.

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How much is a used AC condenser for a Cadillac CTS?

The median asking price is $100 across 1,077 priced listings from 202 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $120. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $95.

How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS AC condenser?

Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS AC condenser replacement typically runs $290–$700 all-in: the median used AC condenser for this model lists at $100, 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 Cadillac CTS model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Cadillac CTS AC condenser years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS AC condenser fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Cadillac CTS AC Condenser Cost — From $30 to $600