Chevy Cruze AC condenser price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $149
- High
- $249
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Cruze AC condenser?
Asking prices from 206 salvage yards in 36 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 Chevy Cruze 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 Chevy Cruze AC condenser costs $40 to $249, with a median asking price of $162. Based on 194 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2019 (10 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$163
Grade B (good)$75
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$249153 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$23217 listings
Grade CVisible wear$58–$1006 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$9018 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$249 | 153 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$232 | 17 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $58–$100 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$90 | 18 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$163
Grade B$75
Grade C$100
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$249 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Cruze AC condenser is listed
We found priced Chevy Cruze AC condenser listings at 206 salvage yards across 36 states. Texas supplies the most, with 163 listings (16% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in North Carolina ask a median $60, while Illinois yards ask $162, 170% 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 | 163 | 21 | $80-51% |
| Illinois | 130 | 14 | $162 |
| North Carolina | 129 | 17 | $60-63% |
| Ohio | 110 | 14 | $73-55% |
| California | 54 | 10 | $65-60% |
| Indiana | 49 | 9 | $100-38% |
| Virginia | 44 | 3 | $105-35% |
| Kentucky | 32 | 10 | $120-26% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $162 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Cruze AC condenser replacement cost?
- Used part
- $162
- Chevy Cruze median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $350–$760
- 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 Chevy Cruze AC condenser cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Cruze AC condenser cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Cruze AC condenser are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 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 63% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $163.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, ID 39011385, lists at a $162 median, while ID 39146283 commands $165, a 2% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2019 tops the table at $165. Parts from 2010–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Cruze sits 30% above the Hyundai Sonata ($125), 5% below the Ford Escape ($170), and 2% 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.
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Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Cruze AC condenser prices
AC Condensercompare
HyundaiSonatavsChevyCruze
Sonata$125
Cruze$162
$37 diff2,090 listings
AC CondensercompareFordEscapevsChevyCruze
Escape$170
Cruze$162
$8 diff1,869 listings
AC CondensercompareChevyCamarovsChevyCruze
Camaro$165
Cruze$162
$3 diff1,814 listings
AC CondensercompareHyundaiElantravsChevyCruze
Elantra$143
Cruze$162
$19 diff1,770 listings
AC CondensercompareGMCCanyonvsChevyCruze
Canyon$159
Cruze$162
$3 diff1,731 listings
AC CondensercompareKiaOptimavsChevyCruze
Optima$110
Cruze$162
$52 diff1,564 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%
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$142median
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$107median
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Chevywide ±84%
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$192median
$50$373
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$162median
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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
Chevy Cruze AC condenser FAQ
How much is a used AC condenser for a Chevy Cruze?
The median asking price is $162 across 194 priced listings from 206 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $163. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Cruze AC condenser?
Using a used part, a Chevy Cruze AC condenser replacement typically runs $350–$760 all-in: the median used AC condenser for this model lists at $162, 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 Chevy Cruze model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Cruze AC condenser years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Cruze AC condenser fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.