Kia Seltos AC condenser price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $181
- High
- $470
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Seltos AC condenser?
Asking prices from 325 salvage yards in 41 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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos AC condenser costs $50 to $470, with a median asking price of $159. Based on 369 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2026 (7 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$167
Grade B (good)$145
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$470261 listings
Grade BStandard used$68–$42071 listings
Grade XUngraded$83–$42537 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$470 | 261 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $68–$420 | 71 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $83–$425 | 37 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$167
Grade B$145
Ungraded$132
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$470 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Seltos AC condenser is listed
We found priced Kia Seltos AC condenser listings at 325 salvage yards across 41 states. California supplies the most, with 71 listings (10% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $125, while North Carolina yards ask $229, 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 71 | 19 | $125-21% |
| Texas | 53 | 21 | $143-10% |
| Michigan | 46 | 24 | $190+19% |
| Illinois | 38 | 22 | $161+1% |
| North Carolina | 36 | 15 | $229+44% |
| Georgia | 32 | 9 | $175+10% |
| Missouri | 27 | 14 | $183+15% |
| Wisconsin | 27 | 12 | $202+27% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $159 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Seltos AC condenser replacement cost?
- Used part
- $159
- Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos AC condenser cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Seltos AC condenser cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Seltos AC condenser are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 15% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $167.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.6L, lists at a $125 median, while 2.0L commands $238, a 90% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $145, while 2023 tops the table at $182. Parts from 2021–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Seltos sits 4% below the Chevy Camaro ($165), 27% above the Hyundai Sonata ($125), and 16% 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 Kia Seltos parts are priced?
01wide ±154%
Fog Light
$150median
$32$495
02wide ±107%
Front Seat
$215median
$85$547
03wide ±178%
Axle Shaft
$107median
$25$405
04wide ±134%
Transmission Control Module
$150median
$42$445
05wide ±109%
Headlight Assembly
$622median
$250$1,610
06wide ±249%
Brake Caliper
$95median
$20$493
07wide ±131%
Center Console
$151median
$50$445
08wide ±155%
Tail Light
$238median
$63$801
09wide ±182%
Air Bag
$165median
$40$640
10wide ±156%
Car Radio
$291median
$85$993
11wide ±188%
Grille
$180median
$34$710
12wide ±113%
Side Mirror
$181median
$50$460
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Seltos AC condenser prices
AC Condensercompare
ChevyCamarovsKiaSeltos
Camaro$165
Seltos$159
$6 diff2,855 listings
AC CondensercompareHyundaiSonatavsKiaSeltos
Sonata$125
Seltos$159
$34 diff2,265 listings
AC CondensercompareFordEscapevsKiaSeltos
Escape$190
Seltos$159
$31 diff2,035 listings
AC CondensercompareHyundaiElantravsKiaSeltos
Elantra$147
Seltos$159
$12 diff1,993 listings
AC CondensercompareGMCCanyonvsKiaSeltos
Canyon$159
Seltos$159
$0 diff1,906 listings
AC CondensercompareKiaOptimavsKiaSeltos
Optima$110
Seltos$159
$49 diff1,739 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±301%
BMW X3
$170median
$45$1,069
BMWwide ±338%
BMW X5
$165median
$35$1,149
Chevywide ±185%
Chevy Equinox
$150median
$40$595
Chevywide ±110%
Chevy Malibu
$142median
$30$342
Chevywide ±132%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$107median
$40$322
Chevywide ±83%
Chevy Tahoe
$195median
$50$373
Chevywide ±97%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$50$363
Dodgewide ±188%
Dodge Challenger
$100median
$30$405
Kiawide ±148%
Kia Forte
$140median
$35$450
Kiawide ±173%
Kia Optima
$110median
$40$420
Kiawide ±200%
Kia Sorento
$153median
$35$647
Kiawide ±202%
Kia Soul
$142median
$40$615
Common questions
Kia Seltos AC condenser FAQ
How much is a used AC condenser for a Kia Seltos?
The median asking price is $159 across 369 priced listings from 325 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $167. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $145.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Seltos AC condenser?
Using a used part, a Kia Seltos AC condenser replacement typically runs $350–$760 all-in: the median used AC condenser for this model lists at $159, 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 Kia Seltos model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Seltos AC condenser years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Seltos AC condenser fitments across 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.