[eurban]

Yeah I dont know specifically what the deal is. I figure if I am digging into it I might as well just swap it out.
I got pricing today. OE is $760.00 or after market from NAPA for $250.00
Hmmmmmm which am I gonna pick ?
Yes normally I HATE anything aftermarket, but its a different beast with mechanical parts as opposed to body parts.
Either way, just under $500.00 difference ?
No brainer.

FYI, OEM online is closer to $500 plus shipping. Still twice the NAPA price but a bit closer anyways . . . .

 

[eurban]

OE price is from the Honda dealer my shop deals with. That is with my employee discount. Not sure why the significant difference though.

Bernardi parts list the AC compressor for a 2007 Ridgeline as being $506+ shipping. They show a list price of $721. Not sure where your dealer is getting their pricing but with discount they appear to still be quoting you over list price. The later model Ridges appear to use a more expensive AC compressor so perhaps the dealer is confused about the year?