Tesla Model S AC condenser price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $224
- High
- $1,144
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model S AC condenser?
Asking prices from 85 salvage yards in 27 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 Tesla Model S 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 Tesla Model S AC condenser costs $40 to $1,144, with a median asking price of $195. Based on 296 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (8 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$278
Grade B (good)$949
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$425196 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$1,14410 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$40790 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$425 | 196 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$1,144 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$407 | 90 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$278
Grade B$949
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$1,144 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model S AC condenser is listed
We found priced Tesla Model S AC condenser listings at 85 salvage yards across 27 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 64 listings (21% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Minnesota ask a median $129, while New Jersey yards ask $342, 165% 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 | 64 | 13 | $165-15% |
| Minnesota | 30 | 2 | $129-34% |
| California | 22 | 10 | $200+3% |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | 4 | $251+29% |
| New Jersey | 16 | 3 | $342+75% |
| Ohio | 14 | 4 | $279+43% |
| Tennessee | 12 | 4 | $150-23% |
| Illinois | 12 | 4 | $250+28% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $195 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model S AC condenser replacement cost?
- Used part
- $195
- Tesla Model S median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $385–$795
- 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 Tesla Model S AC condenser cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model S AC condenser cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model S 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.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2017 tops the table at $307. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model S sits 56% above the Hyundai Sonata ($125), 15% above the Ford Escape ($170), and 18% above 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 Tesla Model S parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Transmission Control Module
$218median
$40$881
02wide ±193%
Engine
$2,000median
$385$8,099
03wide ±111%
Brake Caliper
$215median
$45$522
04wide ±168%
Air Bag
$216median
$75$800
05wide ±81%
Tail Light
$250median
$80$483
06wide ±98%
Strut
$321median
$56$684
07wide ±138%
Door Assembly
$600median
$195$1,850
08wide ±111%
Headlight Assembly
$495median
$150$1,250
09wide ±99%
Axle Shaft
$250median
$49$546
10wide ±85%
Fender
$502median
$200$1,058
11wide ±120%
Wheels
$299median
$75$792
12wide ±178%
Center Console
$225median
$50$850
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model S AC condenser prices
AC Condensercompare
HyundaiSonatavsTeslaModelS
Sonata$125
S$195
$70 diff2,192 listings
AC CondensercompareFordEscapevsTeslaModelS
Escape$170
S$195
$25 diff1,971 listings
AC CondensercompareChevyCamarovsTeslaModelS
Camaro$165
S$195
$30 diff1,916 listings
AC CondensercompareHyundaiElantravsTeslaModelS
Elantra$143
S$195
$52 diff1,872 listings
AC CondensercompareGMCCanyonvsTeslaModelS
Canyon$159
S$195
$36 diff1,833 listings
AC CondensercompareKiaOptimavsTeslaModelS
Optima$110
S$195
$85 diff1,666 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
Tesla Model S AC condenser FAQ
How much is a used AC condenser for a Tesla Model S?
The median asking price is $195 across 296 priced listings from 85 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $278. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model S AC condenser?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model S AC condenser replacement typically runs $385–$795 all-in: the median used AC condenser for this model lists at $195, 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 Tesla Model S model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Tesla Model S AC condenser years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model S AC condenser fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.