Subaru Forester ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $102
- High
- $500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester ignition switch ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester ignition switch cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester ignition switch costs $25 to $500, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 784 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$29–$500661 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$33494 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$25–$20029 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $29–$500 | 661 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$334 | 94 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$200 | 29 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$100
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$500 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Subaru Forester 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester ignition switch cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$78$40 – $3432024100 listingsFits 12 years$99$29 – $2292023100 listingsFits 12 years$99$29 – $2292022100 listingsFits 12 years$100$35 – $5002021100 listingsFits 12 years$101$30 – $2432020100 listingsFits 12 years$78$38 – $1902019100 listingsFits 12 years$99$30 – $2432018100 listingsFits 11 years$100$25 – $5002016100 listingsFits 11 years$100$25 – $500
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester ignition switch cost?
Based on 784 listings, a used ignition switch for the Subaru Forester runs $99 at the median, ranging $25–$500. That figure comes from 784 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, conventional ignition, lists at a $75 median, while keyless ignition commands $99, a 32% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2021 tops the table at $101. Parts from 2014–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits level with the Mercedes C Class ($99), 7% below the Hyundai Elantra ($106), and level with the Ram 1500 ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±148%
Engine
$1,652median
$100$4,999
02wide ±173%
Transmission
$1,200median
$250$4,394
03wide ±173%
Front Bumper
$209median
$25$750
04wide ±158%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$40$733
05wide ±84%
Hood
$635median
$22$1,094
06wide ±120%
Fender
$286median
$34$718
07wide ±122%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$19$1,600
08wide ±109%
Tail Light
$230median
$30$530
09wide ±107%
Alternator
$136median
$30$321
10wide ±114%
Starter
$128median
$28$321
11wide ±265%
Radiator
$200median
$60$1,119
12wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$135median
$40$434
13wide ±172%
Transfer Case
$280median
$75$1,038
14wide ±147%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$35$405
15wide ±135%
Strut
$125median
$35$372
16wide ±242%
Steering Rack
$475median
$30$2,332
17wide ±200%
Grille
$194median
$19$795
18wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$193median
$25$626
19wide ±88%
Turbocharger
$250median
$100$542
20wide ±131%
AC Condenser
$204median
$30$563
21wide ±822%
Wheels
$150median
$35$2,500
22wide ±418%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$865
23wide ±1044%
Water Pump
$75median
$15$1,581
24wide ±96%
Power Steering Pump
$162median
$50$361
25wide ±271%
ABS Module
$171median
$16$944
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±145%
Engine Computer
$156median
$10$462
28wide ±179%
Throttle Body
$93median
$20$353
29wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
30wide ±305%
Drive Shaft
$137median
$60$897
31wide ±148%
Tailgate
$1,205median
$50$3,622
32wide ±141%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$25$449
33wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
34wide ±206%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$343
35wide ±208%
Exhaust Manifold
$400median
$35$1,699
36wide ±250%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$574
37wide ±273%
Steering Column
$126median
$65$752
38wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$50$434
39wide ±152%
Window Regulator
$125median
$25$405
40
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
41wide ±66%
Torque Converter
$450median
$99$695
42wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$886
43wide ±384%
Car Radio
$205median
$25$1,600
44wide ±170%
Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
45wide ±226%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$15$481
46wide ±106%
Sunroof
$300median
$50$688
47wide ±255%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$17$405
48wide ±6665%
Fog Light
$189median
$25$25,220
49wide ±224%
Center Console
$105median
$30$500
50wide ±323%
Air Bag
$141median
$45$956
51wide ±84%
Door Assembly
$985median
$100$1,755
52wide ±67%
Quarter Panel
$575median
$251$1,027
53wide ±185%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$545median
$29$2,050
54wide ±401%
Front Seat
$158median
$35$1,303
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester ignition switch prices
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Forester$99
$1 diff2,024 listings
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Rogue$99
Forester$99
$0 diff1,978 listings
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Forester$99
$11 diff1,797 listings
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Forester$99
$1 diff1,754 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareSubaruCrosstrekvsSubaruForester
Crosstrek$78
Forester$99
$21 diff1,748 listings
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Forester$99
$21 diff1,707 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±134%
Acura MDX
$99median
$30$295
Acurawide ±154%
Acura RDX
$99median
$20$325
BMWwide ±179%
BMW X3
$78median
$35$315
BMWwide ±170%
BMW X5
$78median
$35$300
Chevywide ±269%
Chevy Colorado
$78median
$25$445
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Equinox
$99median
$20$343
Chevywide ±213%
Chevy Malibu
$100median
$25$450
Chevywide ±189%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$78median
$25$320
Subaruwide ±12694%
Subaru Ascent
$99median
$40$25,175
Subaruwide ±201%
Subaru Crosstrek
$78median
$29$343
Subaruwide ±184%
Subaru Impreza
$78median
$28$315
Subaruwide ±189%
Subaru Outback
$88median
$28$360
Common questions
Subaru Forester ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 784 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester ignition switch lists between $25 and $500, with a median asking price of $99.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester 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.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester ignition switch?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Subaru Forester model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester ignition switch listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Subaru Forester key switch?
A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The Subaru Forester ignition switch prices on this page apply — median $99, from 784 salvage yard listings.