Kia Soul ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $108
- High
- $229
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Soul ignition switch?
Asking prices from 275 salvage yards in 37 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
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Part overview
About the Kia Soul 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 Kia Soul ignition switch costs $45 to $229, with a median asking price of $102. Based on 1,106 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$109
Grade C (fair)$69
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$229780 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$226283 listings
Grade CVisible wear$69–$693 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$20040 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$229 | 780 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$226 | 283 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $69–$69 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$200 | 40 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$109
Grade C$69
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$229 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Soul ignition switch is listed
We found priced Kia Soul ignition switch listings at 275 salvage yards across 37 states. Florida supplies the most, with 283 listings (22% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $91, while Illinois yards ask $140, 54% 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 | 283 | 14 | $102 |
| Georgia | 143 | 17 | $104+2% |
| California | 120 | 26 | $100-2% |
| Texas | 100 | 21 | $99-3% |
| Illinois | 59 | 15 | $140+37% |
| Michigan | 43 | 16 | $137+34% |
| Indiana | 38 | 9 | $103+1% |
| Arizona | 35 | 9 | $91-11% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $102 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Soul ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $102
- Kia Soul 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 Kia Soul ignition switch cost by year?
202574 listingsFits 7 years$78$50 – $225202440 listingsFits 4 years$110$64 – $2252023100 listingsFits 4 years$134$60 – $2232022236 listingsFits 7 years$109$45 – $2272021226 listingsFits 7 years$109$45 – $2262020220 listingsFits 6 years$100$45 – $2092019107 listingsFits 6 years$66$50 – $2002018163 listingsFits 6 years$101$50 – $2292017164 listingsFits 6 years$99$50 – $220201663 listingsFits 6 years$76$50 – $1752015163 listingsFits 6 years$99$50 – $220
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Soul ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Soul ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 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 45% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, keyless ignition (Smart Key), lists at a $78 median, while conventional ignition commands $119, a 53% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $66, while 2023 tops the table at $134. Parts from 2014–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Soul sits 2% above the Mercedes S Class ($100), 2% above the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 3% 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 Kia Soul parts are priced?
01wide ±221%
Side Mirror
$130median
$25$600
02wide ±205%
Wheels
$135median
$35$589
03wide ±241%
Tail Light
$178median
$30$889
04wide ±214%
Headlight Assembly
$319median
$59$1,425
05wide ±218%
Axle Shaft
$105median
$25$482
06wide ±274%
Transmission
$750median
$125$4,235
07wide ±194%
Grille
$177median
$30$715
08wide ±163%
Front Bumper
$200median
$50$700
09wide ±111%
Rear Bumper
$200median
$55$499
10wide ±119%
Engine
$2,335median
$892$6,443
11wide ±202%
AC Condenser
$142median
$40$615
12wide ±179%
Alternator
$85median
$25$329
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Soul ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaSoul
Class$100
Soul$102
$2 diff3,137 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsKiaSoul
Elantra$100
Soul$102
$2 diff2,975 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaSoul
Class$99
Soul$102
$3 diff2,891 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsKiaSoul
Camry$100
Soul$102
$2 diff2,640 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCorollavsKiaSoul
Corolla$78
Soul$102
$24 diff2,454 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesCClassvsKiaSoul
Class$99
Soul$102
$3 diff2,321 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
Kiawide ±156%
Kia Forte
$100median
$39$350
Kiawide ±85%
Kia K5
$100median
$50$219
Kiawide ±213%
Kia Optima
$100median
$25$450
Kiawide ±107%
Kia Seltos
$100median
$40$254
Kiawide ±109%
Kia Sorento
$99median
$35$250
Kiawide ±98%
Kia Sportage
$99median
$35$230
Kiawide ±66%
Kia Telluride
$78median
$50$153
Common questions
Kia Soul ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Kia Soul?
The median asking price is $102 across 1,106 priced listings from 275 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $66.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Soul ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Kia Soul ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $102, 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 Kia Soul model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 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 Kia Soul ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Soul ignition switch fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.