Cadillac CTS ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $55
- Average
- $82
- High
- $130
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CTS ignition switch?
Asking prices from 105 salvage yards in 29 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
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Part overview
About the Cadillac CTS 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 CTS ignition switch costs $55 to $130, with a median asking price of $78. Based on 187 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2019 (12 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$78
Grade B (good)$78
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$55–$130173 listings
Grade BStandard used$78–$10010 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$764 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $55–$130 | 173 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $78–$100 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$76 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$78
Grade B$78
Ungraded$76
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$130 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CTS ignition switch is listed
We found priced Cadillac CTS ignition switch listings at 105 salvage yards across 29 states. Texas supplies the most, with 135 listings (35% of the total) from 15 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $78, while Michigan yards ask $142, 82% 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 | 135 | 15 | $78 |
| California | 48 | 10 | $100+28% |
| Illinois | 21 | 7 | $100+28% |
| Pennsylvania | 20 | 7 | $99+27% |
| Arizona | 16 | 1 | $78 |
| Michigan | 16 | 7 | $142+82% |
| Tennessee | 16 | 5 | $78 |
| New York | 14 | 3 | $99+27% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $78 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CTS ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $78
- Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CTS ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS ignition switch sit in a fairly tight band around the $78 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Cpe, lists at a $56 median, while Sdn commands $78, a 39% 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 $78, while 2019 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2008–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CTS sits 22% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 22% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 21% 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 Cadillac CTS parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$20$445
02wide ±236%
Brake Caliper
$70median
$20$350
03wide ±155%
Axle Shaft
$99median
$35$342
04wide ±205%
Car Radio
$171median
$30$731
05wide ±169%
Air Bag
$124median
$35$455
06wide ±120%
Steering Column
$156median
$60$435
07wide ±163%
Control Arm
$75median
$35$280
08wide ±136%
Wheels
$249median
$65$740
09wide ±180%
Side Mirror
$147median
$40$569
10wide ±282%
Grille
$166median
$28$963
11wide ±285%
AC Condenser
$100median
$30$600
12wide ±107%
Center Console
$156median
$40$375
Price comparisons
Compare Cadillac CTS ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$100
CTS$78
$22 diff2,218 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsCadillacCTS
Elantra$100
CTS$78
$22 diff2,056 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$99
CTS$78
$21 diff1,972 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsCadillacCTS
RAV4$99
CTS$78
$21 diff1,725 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsCadillacCTS
Camry$100
CTS$78
$22 diff1,721 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsCadillacCTS
Rogue$99
CTS$78
$21 diff1,600 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
Cadillacwide ±134%
Cadillac CT5
$99median
$35$300
Cadillacspread ±57%
Cadillac Escalade
$78median
$55$144
Cadillacspread ±33%
Cadillac XT4
$100median
$60$125
Cadillacwide ±157%
Cadillac XT5
$100median
$24$338
Common questions
Cadillac CTS ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Cadillac CTS?
The median asking price is $78 across 187 priced listings from 105 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $78. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS ignition switch replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $78, 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 CTS model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Cadillac CTS ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS ignition switch fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. 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.