Used Cadillac XT5 ignition switch from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Cadillac XT5 ignition switch?

Asking prices from 15 salvage yards in 5 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 10, 2026
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Part overview

About the Cadillac XT5 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 XT5 ignition switch costs $24 to $338, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 363 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (10 model years), updated Oct 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$100

Cadillac XT5 ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$24
Average
$119
High
$338
393 listings observed · 363 priced18d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$35–$338192 listings
Grade BStandard used$24–$331168 listings
Grade XUngraded$100–$1003 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $24–$338 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Cadillac XT5 ignition switch is listed

We found priced Cadillac XT5 ignition switch listings at 15 salvage yards across 5 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 150 listings (41% of the total) from 3 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $46, while Texas yards ask $190, 313% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Illinois1503$46-54%
California1182$100
Texas502$190+90%
Arizona437$46-54%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Cadillac XT5 ignition switch replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
Cadillac XT5 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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Non-Interchange search using Cadillac XT5 and similar models

1 listings
$36$36 – $36

Non-Interchange search using only Cadillac XT5

1 listings
$36$36 – $36

Model-year comparison

What does a Cadillac XT5 ignition switch cost by year?

$32$82$131$181$230201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Cadillac XT5 ignition switch cost?

Asking prices for a used Cadillac XT5 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.

Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $36, while 2017 tops the table at $219. Parts from 2019–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac XT5 sits level with the Mercedes S Class ($100), level with the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 1% 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

  1. Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
  2. Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
  3. Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
  4. Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
  5. 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.

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How much is a used ignition switch for a Cadillac XT5?

The median asking price is $100 across 363 priced listings from 15 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $36.

How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac XT5 ignition switch?

Using a used part, a Cadillac XT5 ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $100, 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 XT5 model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Cadillac XT5 ignition switch years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac XT5 ignition switch fitments across 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.

Used Cadillac XT5 Ignition Switch Cost — From $24 to $338