Mercedes GLA Class control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $176
- High
- $454
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes GLA Class control arm?
Asking prices from 161 salvage yards in 37 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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Last updatedOct 14, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Mercedes GLA Class control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used Mercedes GLA Class control arm costs $35 to $454, with a median asking price of $151. Based on 1,233 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2024 (11 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$230
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$454993 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$415178 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$20062 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$454 | 993 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$415 | 178 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$200 | 62 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$230
Ungraded$95
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$454 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes GLA Class control arm is listed
We found priced Mercedes GLA Class control arm listings at 161 salvage yards across 37 states. California supplies the most, with 175 listings (14% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $85, while New Jersey yards ask $409, 381% 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 | 175 | 19 | $85-44% |
| Florida | 96 | 15 | $260+72% |
| Kentucky | 88 | 3 | $280+85% |
| Georgia | 80 | 5 | $266+76% |
| North Carolina | 79 | 11 | $261+73% |
| Texas | 72 | 10 | $100-34% |
| New Jersey | 64 | 5 | $409+171% |
| South Carolina | 61 | 4 | $165+9% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $151 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes GLA Class control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $151
- Mercedes GLA Class median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $245–$600
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes GLA Class control arm cost by year?
2023211 listingsFits 5 years$242$35 – $4542022211 listingsFits 5 years$242$35 – $4542021211 listingsFits 5 years$242$75 – $4542020100 listingsFits 6 years$100$45 – $2982019176 listingsFits 7 years$116$50 – $3242017173 listingsFits 7 years$100$35 – $3242016176 listingsFits 7 years$115$45 – $3242015176 listingsFits 7 years$100$35 – $324
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes GLA Class control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes GLA Class control arm 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 247 Type, GLA250, LH, lists at a $85 median, while 247 Type, GLA45, RH commands $282, a 232% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2021 tops the table at $242. Parts from 2014–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes GLA Class sits 22% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 16% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 51% above the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes GLA Class parts are priced?
01wide ±216%
Transmission Control Module
$106median
$24$481
02wide ±282%
Air Bag
$149median
$30$871
03wide ±239%
Car Radio
$140median
$30$700
04wide ±287%
Brake Caliper
$175median
$30$1,035
05wide ±193%
Side Mirror
$264median
$75$1,095
06wide ±285%
Axle Shaft
$124median
$30$737
07wide ±289%
Steering Wheel
$264median
$50$1,578
08wide ±213%
Wheels
$267median
$50$1,190
09wide ±128%
Tail Light
$197median
$50$555
10wide ±121%
Front Seat
$259median
$95$723
11wide ±146%
Center Console
$134median
$50$441
12wide ±121%
Headlight Assembly
$674median
$150$1,779
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes GLA Class control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsMercedesGLAClass
4Runner$193
Class$151
$42 diff8,779 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsMercedesGLAClass
Class$180
Class$151
$29 diff7,943 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsMercedesGLAClass
Class$100
Class$151
$51 diff7,820 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsMercedesGLAClass
Mustang$75
Class$151
$76 diff7,788 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsMercedesGLAClass
Charger$75
Class$151
$76 diff7,105 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsMercedesGLAClass
Class$120
Class$151
$31 diff7,022 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura ILX
$75median
$34$191
Acurawide ±151%
Acura Integra
$167median
$65$569
Acurawide ±162%
Acura MDX
$165median
$45$581
Acurawide ±127%
Acura RDX
$128median
$30$355
Acurawide ±232%
Acura TLX
$88median
$35$443
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A4
$85median
$35$339
Mercedeswide ±268%
Mercedes C Class
$120median
$20$662
Mercedeswide ±244%
Mercedes E Class
$100median
$25$512
Mercedeswide ±233%
Mercedes GLC Class
$100median
$35$500
Mercedeswide ±79%
Mercedes GLE Class
$319median
$100$603
Mercedeswide ±222%
Mercedes S Class
$180median
$50$849
Mercedeswide ±166%
Mercedes Sprinter
$88median
$45$337
Common questions
Mercedes GLA Class control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Mercedes GLA Class?
The median asking price is $151 across 1,233 priced listings from 161 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes GLA Class control arm?
Using a used part, a Mercedes GLA Class control arm replacement typically runs $245–$600 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $151, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mercedes GLA Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes GLA Class control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes GLA Class control arm fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.