Mercedes C Class vs Tesla Model 3 Ignition Switch prices

A used Mercedes C Class ignition switch carries a median asking price of $99, which is 22% higher than the Tesla Model 3 at $81. Supply also plays a role: Mercedes C Class has 1,367 priced listings versus 59 for Tesla Model 3, and more listings generally mean more choices and more competitive pricing.

Grade A (excellent condition) parts make up 86% of Mercedes C Class listings compared to 61% for the Tesla Model 3, so buyers looking for top-condition units will find more options on the Mercedes C Class side.

The Tesla Model 3 average ($100) runs 23% above its median ($81), indicating a tail of high-priced listings — likely low-mileage or remanufactured units pulling the average up.

Our guide covers 10 model years for the Mercedes C Class (2015–2024) but only 8 for the Tesla Model 3 (2018–2025), so the Mercedes C Class data reflects a broader range of generations.

Only 46% of Tesla Model 3 ignition switch listings include a posted price (59 of 128 observed) — the rest are "call for price," which usually signals negotiable or higher-than-average pricing.

The Mercedes C Class ignition switch is interchangeable across 13 model years versus just 7 for the Tesla Model 3 — that wider compatibility window means more donor vehicles in salvage yards and tends to push prices lower.