Audi A6 ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $32
- Average
- $99
- High
- $226
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Audi A6 ignition switch?
Asking prices from 83 salvage yards in 23 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 Audi A6 ignition switch
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used Audi A6 ignition switch costs $32 to $226, with a median asking price of $105. Based on 326 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2024 (13 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$106
Grade C (fair)$55
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$32–$226245 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$19968 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$551 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$9012 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $32–$226 | 245 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $46–$199 | 68 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $55–$55 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$90 | 12 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$106
Grade C$55
Ungraded$78
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $32–$226 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Audi A6 ignition switch is listed
We found priced Audi A6 ignition switch listings at 83 salvage yards across 23 states. Florida supplies the most, with 66 listings (20% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $46, while Michigan yards ask $193, 320% 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 | 66 | 16 | $78-26% |
| New York | 39 | 5 | $106+1% |
| California | 26 | 6 | $46-56% |
| Texas | 26 | 4 | $78-26% |
| New Jersey | 23 | 4 | $106+1% |
| Georgia | 19 | 3 | $105 |
| Illinois | 18 | 7 | $104-1% |
| Michigan | 18 | 6 | $193+84% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $105 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Audi A6 ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $105
- Audi A6 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $200–$480
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Audi A6 ignition switch cost by year?
202410 listings$78$78 – $10020234 listings$78$78 – $7820224 listings$212$50 – $212202150 listingsFits 3 years$106$75 – $199202050 listingsFits 3 years$106$75 – $199201950 listingsFits 3 years$106$75 – $199201850 listingsFits 7 years$99$40 – $128201750 listingsFits 7 years$46$35 – $196201650 listingsFits 3 years$101$40 – $226201550 listingsFits 7 years$159$32 – $219
Market analysis
How much does a used Audi A6 ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Audi A6 ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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 80% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $46, while 2022 tops the table at $212. Parts from 2012–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Audi A6 sits 5% above the Mercedes S Class ($100), 5% above the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 6% above the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Audi A6 parts are priced?
01wide ±279%
Transmission Control Module
$116median
$25$673
02wide ±252%
Air Bag
$204median
$35$1,062
03wide ±126%
Headlight Assembly
$1,496median
$365$4,135
04wide ±243%
Car Radio
$200median
$35$1,006
05wide ±150%
Wheels
$245median
$45$780
06wide ±262%
Side Mirror
$306median
$65$1,670
07wide ±179%
Steering Column
$146median
$50$574
08wide ±130%
Front Seat
$232median
$70$675
09wide ±144%
Axle Shaft
$159median
$35$493
10wide ±102%
Tail Light
$305median
$75$699
11wide ±147%
Steering Wheel
$180median
$45$574
12wide ±292%
Brake Caliper
$124median
$25$750
Price comparisons
Compare Audi A6 ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsAudiA6
Class$100
A6$105
$5 diff2,357 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsAudiA6
Elantra$100
A6$105
$5 diff2,195 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsAudiA6
Class$99
A6$105
$6 diff2,111 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsAudiA6
RAV4$99
A6$105
$6 diff1,864 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsAudiA6
Camry$100
A6$105
$5 diff1,860 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsAudiA6
Rogue$99
A6$105
$6 diff1,739 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Acurawide ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Acurawide ±155%
Acura TLX
$78median
$25$267
Audispread ±41%
Audi A4
$78median
$60$124
Audispread ±56%
Audi Q3
$80median
$55$144
Audispread ±41%
Audi Q5
$78median
$60$124
Audiwide ±160%
Audi Q7
$78median
$25$275
BMWwide ±215%
BMW 330i
$78median
$24$360
BMWspread ±24%
BMW 530i
$78median
$78$115
BMWspread ±55%
BMW M3
$77median
$24$108
Common questions
Audi A6 ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Audi A6?
The median asking price is $105 across 326 priced listings from 83 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $46.
How much does it cost to replace a Audi A6 ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Audi A6 ignition switch replacement typically runs $200–$480 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $105, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Audi A6 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 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 Audi A6 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi A6 ignition switch fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.