Cadillac CT5 ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $116
- High
- $300
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CT5 ignition switch?
Asking prices from 69 salvage yards in 20 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Cadillac CT5 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 Cadillac CT5 ignition switch costs $35 to $300, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 260 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2026 (7 model years), updated Oct 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$78
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$39–$300183 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$21960 listings
Grade CVisible wear$78–$781 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$10016 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $39–$300 | 183 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$219 | 60 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $78–$78 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$100 | 16 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$99
Grade C$78
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$300 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CT5 ignition switch is listed
We found priced Cadillac CT5 ignition switch listings at 69 salvage yards across 20 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 107 listings (38% of the total) from 7 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $25, while Indiana yards ask $181, 624% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 107 | 7 | $100+1% |
| California | 54 | 14 | $78-21% |
| Texas | 31 | 9 | $78-21% |
| Michigan | 31 | 10 | $25-75% |
| Indiana | 25 | 4 | $181+83% |
| Arizona | 13 | 3 | $78-21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CT5 ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Cadillac CT5 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- 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 Cadillac CT5 ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CT5 ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CT5 ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 27% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2023 tops the table at $100. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CT5 sits 1% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 1% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and level with 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 Cadillac CT5 parts are priced?
01wide ±167%
Transmission Control Module
$120median
$24$425
02wide ±158%
Air Bag
$210median
$48$711
03wide ±127%
Control Arm
$123median
$32$345
04wide ±163%
Wheels
$400median
$99$1,399
05wide ±122%
Axle Shaft
$121median
$40$335
06wide ±168%
Car Radio
$160median
$50$587
07wide ±176%
Brake Caliper
$175median
$35$650
08wide ±108%
Center Console
$143median
$75$385
09wide ±123%
Engine
$2,525median
$640$6,856
10wide ±120%
Drive Shaft
$227median
$75$618
11wide ±111%
Side Mirror
$322median
$121$838
12wide ±153%
Front Seat
$345median
$100$1,155
Price comparisons
Compare Cadillac CT5 ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsCadillacCT5
Class$100
CT5$99
$1 diff2,291 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsCadillacCT5
Elantra$100
CT5$99
$1 diff2,129 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsCadillacCT5
Class$99
CT5$99
$0 diff2,045 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsCadillacCT5
RAV4$99
CT5$99
$0 diff1,798 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsCadillacCT5
Camry$100
CT5$99
$1 diff1,794 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsCadillacCT5
Rogue$99
CT5$99
$0 diff1,673 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
Cadillacspread ±48%
Cadillac CTS
$78median
$55$130
Cadillacspread ±57%
Cadillac Escalade
$78median
$55$144
Cadillacspread ±33%
Cadillac XT4
$100median
$60$125
Cadillacwide ±157%
Cadillac XT5
$100median
$24$338
Common questions
Cadillac CT5 ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Cadillac CT5?
The median asking price is $99 across 260 priced listings from 69 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CT5 ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CT5 ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $99, 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 Cadillac CT5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Cadillac CT5 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CT5 ignition switch fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.