Subaru Impreza ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $41
- Average
- $99
- High
- $219
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Impreza ignition switch?
Asking prices from 205 salvage yards in 38 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza ignition switch costs $41 to $219, with a median asking price of $80. Based on 932 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$78
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$41–$219679 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$219243 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$602 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$2008 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $41–$219 | 679 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$219 | 243 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$60 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$200 | 8 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$78
Grade B$99
Grade C$60
Ungraded$78
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $41–$219 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Impreza ignition switch is listed
We found priced Subaru Impreza ignition switch listings at 205 salvage yards across 38 states. California supplies the most, with 253 listings (15% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in Pennsylvania ask a median $77, while New York yards ask $145, 88% 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 | 253 | 20 | $100+25% |
| Illinois | 150 | 10 | $99+24% |
| Colorado | 132 | 4 | $78-2% |
| Texas | 125 | 10 | $78-2% |
| Arizona | 121 | 8 | $78-2% |
| Indiana | 94 | 8 | $112+40% |
| Pennsylvania | 87 | 11 | $77-4% |
| New York | 81 | 10 | $145+81% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $80 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Impreza ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $80
- Subaru Impreza median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$455
- 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 Subaru Impreza ignition switch cost by year?
202522 listings$78$50 – $100202480 listings$78$46 – $95202346 listingsFits 11 years$180$46 – $2192022150 listingsFits 9 years$99$50 – $219202186 listingsFits 9 years$99$45 – $1782020138 listingsFits 9 years$97$50 – $2092019150 listingsFits 9 years$99$50 – $2192018140 listingsFits 9 years$100$50 – $1882017139 listingsFits 9 years$78$50 – $1882016150 listingsFits 12 years$41$41 – $200201594 listingsFits 11 years$78$41 – $190
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Impreza ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Impreza 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 30% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $78.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $41, while 2023 tops the table at $180. Parts from 2012–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Impreza sits 20% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 20% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 19% below 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 Subaru Impreza parts are priced?
01wide ±136%
Side Mirror
$167median
$45$500
02wide ±202%
Wheels
$129median
$28$550
03wide ±133%
Tail Light
$114median
$40$343
04wide ±125%
Strut
$100median
$35$285
05wide ±212%
Headlight Assembly
$332median
$70$1,480
06wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$88median
$30$385
07wide ±172%
Grille
$128median
$24$465
08wide ±112%
AC Compressor
$138median
$35$343
09wide ±212%
Starter
$85median
$25$385
10wide ±134%
Fender
$200median
$60$595
11wide ±193%
Transmission
$925median
$250$3,820
12wide ±204%
Engine
$1,350median
$300$5,814
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Impreza ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsSubaruImpreza
Class$100
Impreza$80
$20 diff2,963 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsSubaruImpreza
Elantra$100
Impreza$80
$20 diff2,801 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruImpreza
Class$99
Impreza$80
$19 diff2,717 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsSubaruImpreza
Camry$100
Impreza$80
$20 diff2,466 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCorollavsSubaruImpreza
Corolla$78
Impreza$80
$2 diff2,280 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareSubaruCrosstrekvsSubaruImpreza
Crosstrek$78
Impreza$80
$2 diff2,247 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
Audiwide ±92%
Audi A6
$105median
$32$226
Subaruspread ±42%
Subaru Ascent
$99median
$60$143
Subaruwide ±109%
Subaru Crosstrek
$78median
$34$204
Subaruwide ±72%
Subaru Forester
$99median
$38$180
Subaruwide ±73%
Subaru Outback
$99median
$46$190
Subaruwide ±145%
Subaru WRX
$101median
$28$321
Common questions
Subaru Impreza ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Subaru Impreza?
The median asking price is $80 across 932 priced listings from 205 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $78. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $41.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Impreza ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Subaru Impreza ignition switch replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $80, 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Impreza ignition switch fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.