Buick Regal ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $94
- High
- $270
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Regal ignition switch?
Asking prices from 183 salvage yards in 38 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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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Part overview
About the Buick Regal 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 Buick Regal ignition switch costs $20 to $270, with a median asking price of $79. Based on 373 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2022 (12 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$80
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$79
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$270328 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$21937 listings
Grade CVisible wear$25–$803 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$605 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$270 | 328 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $46–$219 | 37 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $25–$80 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$60 | 5 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$80
Grade B$99
Grade C$79
Ungraded$30
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$270 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Regal ignition switch is listed
We found priced Buick Regal ignition switch listings at 183 salvage yards across 38 states. Texas supplies the most, with 153 listings (22% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $46, while California yards ask $100, 117% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 153 | 18 | $78-1% |
| Illinois | 61 | 9 | $99+25% |
| California | 53 | 9 | $100+27% |
| Arizona | 50 | 7 | $46-42% |
| Michigan | 39 | 9 | $99+25% |
| Florida | 34 | 8 | $99+25% |
| Ohio | 33 | 3 | $46-42% |
| Indiana | 27 | 9 | $85+8% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $79 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Regal ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $79
- Buick Regal median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$455
- 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 Buick Regal ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Regal ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Regal ignition switch 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 1% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $80.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $46, while 2016 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2014–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Regal sits 21% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 21% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 20% below 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 Buick Regal parts are priced?
01wide ±212%
Transmission Control Module
$100median
$17$440
02wide ±182%
Car Radio
$129median
$30$500
03wide ±279%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$439
04wide ±144%
Axle Shaft
$125median
$25$385
05wide ±188%
Air Bag
$150median
$30$595
06wide ±186%
Grille
$190median
$35$740
07wide ±124%
Side Mirror
$145median
$35$395
08wide ±232%
Wheels
$125median
$35$615
09wide ±146%
Tail Light
$125median
$29$395
10wide ±133%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$425median
$125$1,255
11wide ±101%
Engine
$1,801median
$600$4,240
12wide ±154%
Headlight Assembly
$560median
$102$1,832
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Regal ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsBuickRegal
Class$100
Regal$79
$21 diff2,404 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsBuickRegal
Elantra$100
Regal$79
$21 diff2,242 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsBuickRegal
Class$99
Regal$79
$20 diff2,158 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsBuickRegal
RAV4$99
Regal$79
$20 diff1,911 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsBuickRegal
Camry$100
Regal$79
$21 diff1,907 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsBuickRegal
Rogue$99
Regal$79
$20 diff1,786 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
Audiwide ±92%
Audi A6
$105median
$32$226
Audispread ±56%
Audi Q3
$80median
$55$144
Buickspread ±57%
Buick Enclave
$78median
$56$145
Buickwide ±121%
Buick Encore
$99median
$20$260
Buickspread ±35%
Buick Encore GX
$100median
$55$125
Buickspread ±32%
Buick Envision
$99median
$60$123
Common questions
Buick Regal ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Buick Regal?
The median asking price is $79 across 373 priced listings from 183 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $80. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $46.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Regal ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Buick Regal ignition switch replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $79, 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 Buick Regal model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Buick Regal ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Regal ignition switch fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.