Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $171
- High
- $519
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft?
Asking prices from 123 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
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 drive shaft
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft costs $40 to $519, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 669 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2023 (10 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$101
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$519593 listings
Grade BStandard used$58–$15037 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$25039 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$519 | 593 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $58–$150 | 37 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$250 | 39 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$101
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$519 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft is listed
We found priced Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft listings at 123 salvage yards across 27 states. Florida supplies the most, with 203 listings (30% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $73, while Nevada yards ask $250, 242% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 203 | 18 | $135-10% |
| Texas | 124 | 22 | $166+11% |
| Illinois | 84 | 13 | $150 |
| California | 81 | 18 | $100-33% |
| Arizona | 29 | 5 | $73-51% |
| Wisconsin | 20 | 6 | $115-23% |
| Indiana | 18 | 3 | $164+9% |
| Nevada | 18 | 4 | $250+67% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- 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 drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft cost by year?
202331 listingsFits 5 years$212$110 – $5192022112 listingsFits 5 years$188$101 – $5192021112 listingsFits 5 years$173$80 – $519202050 listingsFits 7 years$100$40 – $3502019100 listingsFits 7 years$78$40 – $350201846 listingsFits 7 years$135$68 – $3492017100 listingsFits 7 years$135$68 – $3492016100 listingsFits 7 years$115$75 – $3002015100 listingsFits 7 years$135$68 – $349
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 49% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $150.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 247 Type, GLA250 (AWD), lists at a $193 median, while 247 Type, GLA45 commands $397, a 106% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2023 tops the table at $212. Parts from 2014–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes GLA Class sits 21% below the Ram 1500 ($190), 34% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 38% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
- Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
- Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
- Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
- Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.
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 drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsMercedesGLAClass
1500$190
Class$150
$40 diff20,432 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsMercedesGLAClass
1500$228
Class$150
$78 diff19,646 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsMercedesGLAClass
1500$243
Class$150
$93 diff16,201 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsMercedesGLAClass
F150$240
Class$150
$90 diff14,595 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsMercedesGLAClass
F250$287
Class$150
$137 diff9,482 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsMercedesGLAClass
3500$431
Class$150
$281 diff7,967 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±154%
Acura MDX
$232median
$75$788
Acurawide ±113%
Acura RDX
$173median
$60$450
Acurawide ±233%
Acura TLX
$209median
$60$1,036
Audiwide ±124%
Audi A4
$170median
$50$470
Audiwide ±142%
Audi A6
$180median
$54$566
Audiwide ±116%
Audi Q3
$186median
$65$495
Mercedeswide ±178%
Mercedes C Class
$245median
$55$926
Mercedeswide ±172%
Mercedes E Class
$244median
$60$900
Mercedeswide ±131%
Mercedes GLC Class
$248median
$75$725
Mercedeswide ±198%
Mercedes GLE Class
$350median
$75$1,462
Mercedeswide ±125%
Mercedes S Class
$342median
$108$962
Mercedeswide ±217%
Mercedes Sprinter
$330median
$95$1,525
Common questions
Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Mercedes GLA Class?
The median asking price is $150 across 669 priced listings from 123 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft replacement typically runs $245–$600 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $150, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). 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, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes GLA Class drive shaft fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.