Mercedes GLE Class ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $115
- High
- $315
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes GLE Class ignition switch?
Asking prices from 111 salvage yards in 33 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the Mercedes GLE 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 GLE Class ignition switch costs $30 to $315, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 1,785 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (10 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$107
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$2551,457 listings
Grade BStandard used$55–$315326 listings
Grade XUngraded$90–$902 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$255 | 1,457 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $55–$315 | 326 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $90–$90 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$107
Ungraded$90
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$315 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes GLE Class ignition switch is listed
We found priced Mercedes GLE Class ignition switch listings at 111 salvage yards across 33 states. Florida supplies the most, with 674 listings (36% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $25, while North Carolina yards ask $163, 552% 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 | 674 | 16 | $136+37% |
| Georgia | 255 | 6 | $99 |
| North Carolina | 164 | 6 | $163+65% |
| South Carolina | 116 | 5 | $78-21% |
| Michigan | 101 | 5 | $25-75% |
| Texas | 84 | 9 | $78-21% |
| Alabama | 61 | 2 | $78-21% |
| California | 60 | 13 | $100+1% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes GLE Class ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Mercedes GLE 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes GLE Class ignition switch cost by year?
202546 listingsFits 6 years$78$30 – $255202446 listingsFits 6 years$78$30 – $255202350 listingsFits 5 years$78$54 – $255202246 listingsFits 6 years$78$30 – $255202147 listingsFits 5 years$78$30 – $200202050 listingsFits 4 years$78$30 – $315201990 listings$100$45 – $2432018100 listingsFits 3 years$78$50 – $2052017368 listingsFits 3 years$99$50 – $17120161,100 listingsFits 3 years$118$39 – $199
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes GLE Class ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes GLE Class 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: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2016 tops the table at $118. Parts from 2016–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes GLE Class sits 1% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 1% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and level with the Toyota RAV4 ($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 GLE Class parts are priced?
01wide ±238%
Transmission Control Module
$145median
$25$714
02wide ±261%
Brake Caliper
$297median
$49$1,600
03wide ±159%
Axle Shaft
$287median
$50$962
04wide ±178%
Air Bag
$267median
$50$1,000
05wide ±231%
Car Radio
$284median
$50$1,364
06wide ±114%
Front Seat
$307median
$120$819
07wide ±275%
Radiator
$300median
$65$1,712
08wide ±160%
Wheels
$499median
$101$1,693
09wide ±79%
Control Arm
$319median
$100$603
10wide ±138%
Steering Column
$210median
$66$644
11wide ±95%
Strut
$621median
$118$1,300
12wide ±187%
Steering Wheel
$500median
$100$1,973
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes GLE Class ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsMercedesGLEClass
Class$100
Class$99
$1 diff3,816 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesGLEClass
Elantra$100
Class$99
$1 diff3,654 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsToyotaRAV4
Class$99
RAV4$99
$0 diff3,323 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsToyotaCamry
Class$99
Camry$100
$1 diff3,319 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsNissanRogue
Class$99
Rogue$99
$0 diff3,198 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsRam1500
Class$99
1500$99
$0 diff3,194 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 ±84%
Mercedes GLC Class
$99median
$44$210
Mercedeswide ±175%
Mercedes S Class
$100median
$35$384
Mercedeswide ±110%
Mercedes Sprinter
$105median
$20$251
Common questions
Mercedes GLE Class ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Mercedes GLE Class?
The median asking price is $99 across 1,785 priced listings from 111 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes GLE Class ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Mercedes GLE 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 GLE 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 GLE Class ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes GLE Class 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.