Quote Originally Posted by RedRaptor View Post
The OEM filter is around $30+ but the service itself is expensive. I was charged $40 from a local popular mechanic for just the service and he mentioned its a lot of work to get to.

If your car didn't come with one, get one installed. Its worth it.
I had the pleasure of cleaning my out when when my blower fan started making some noise and it is not a lot of work, at least for 2010+. It took me 15 minutes first time, but for someone that know exactly what to do it should only take 5 minutes.