Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $44
- Average
- $101
- High
- $210
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch?
Asking prices from 146 salvage yards in 30 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 Mercedes GLC Class 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 Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch costs $44 to $210, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 804 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$81
Grade B (good)$104
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$44–$210590 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$188163 listings
Grade XUngraded$70–$15051 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $44–$210 | 590 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$188 | 163 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $70–$150 | 51 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$81
Grade B$104
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $44–$210 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch is listed
We found priced Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch listings at 146 salvage yards across 30 states. California supplies the most, with 228 listings (26% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $78, while New Jersey yards ask $135, 73% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 228 | 19 | $100+1% |
| Texas | 156 | 14 | $78-21% |
| Florida | 64 | 15 | $113+14% |
| Michigan | 48 | 16 | $78-21% |
| New York | 48 | 5 | $135+36% |
| New Jersey | 41 | 6 | $135+36% |
| Ohio | 39 | 8 | $99 |
| Arizona | 36 | 3 | $78-21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Mercedes GLC Class 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
Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes GLC Class
2 listings$78$78 – $78Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch cost by year?
20255 listings$78$78 – $78202426 listings$130$50 – $194202360 listingsFits 8 years$101$44 – $209202250 listingsFits 5 years$104$45 – $149202150 listingsFits 6 years$100$65 – $193202050 listingsFits 5 years$78$50 – $1002019315 listingsFits 2 years$99$60 – $1792018409 listingsFits 2 years$99$60 – $179201776 listings$120$78 – $204201651 listings$100$70 – $210
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes GLC Class 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.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2024 tops the table at $130. Parts from 2017–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes GLC Class 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 Mercedes GLC Class parts are priced?
01wide ±185%
Air Bag
$198median
$50$781
02wide ±165%
Car Radio
$249median
$65$889
03wide ±187%
Wheels
$350median
$65$1,374
04wide ±219%
Transmission Control Module
$124median
$25$569
05wide ±193%
Axle Shaft
$203median
$49$832
06wide ±274%
Front Seat
$329median
$70$1,873
07wide ±284%
Brake Caliper
$220median
$50$1,300
08wide ±111%
Side Mirror
$717median
$275$1,871
09wide ±221%
Steering Wheel
$429median
$75$1,973
10wide ±127%
Steering Column
$250median
$75$710
11wide ±167%
Tail Light
$201median
$60$730
12wide ±105%
Headlight Assembly
$900median
$309$2,200
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsMercedesGLCClass
Class$100
Class$99
$1 diff2,835 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesGLCClass
Elantra$100
Class$99
$1 diff2,673 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsMercedesGLCClass
Class$99
Class$99
$0 diff2,589 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsMercedesGLCClass
RAV4$99
Class$99
$0 diff2,342 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsMercedesGLCClass
Camry$100
Class$99
$1 diff2,338 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsMercedesGLCClass
Rogue$99
Class$99
$0 diff2,217 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
Mercedeswide ±78%
Mercedes C Class
$99median
$45$199
Mercedesspread ±45%
Mercedes E Class
$100median
$60$150
Mercedeswide ±115%
Mercedes GLA Class
$78median
$44$223
Mercedeswide ±144%
Mercedes GLE Class
$99median
$30$315
Mercedeswide ±175%
Mercedes S Class
$100median
$35$384
Mercedeswide ±110%
Mercedes Sprinter
$105median
$20$251
Common questions
Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Mercedes GLC Class?
The median asking price is $99 across 804 priced listings from 146 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $81. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Mercedes GLC Class 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 Mercedes GLC Class 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. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes GLC Class ignition switch fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.