Used transfer case prices

Across 82 vehicle-specific guides with current pricing, used transfer case guide medians run from $50 to $1,517, with a typical median of $300. Condition grade, mileage, and fitment move the price within that range.

Usually, yes. Buying a used transfer case from a salvage yard or auto recycler typically costs a fraction of the new transfer case replacement cost at a dealership. Compare the grade-level medians above against any replacement quote you've received, and remember our figures exclude shipping and installation labor.

Salvage yards, junkyards, pick-and-pull lots, and online used parts marketplaces all sell used transfer cases. Our index tracks asking prices nationally, so you can benchmark a local quote against the market range before you buy.

Expect to pay toward the upper half of the $50–$1,517 range for a grade-A transfer case with low mileage. Check the grade table above for the current grade-level medians, and confirm whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quote.

They can be — condition grade is the key. Grade A parts come off low-mileage vehicles with little to no damage, grade B is average, and grade C or ungraded parts are the gamble. Buy grade A or B from a yard that offers a return window or warranty, and confirm the mileage of the donor vehicle before paying. The grade-level medians above show what each tier should cost.

Yes. A t-case is another name for a transfer case. Other common names include 4x4 transfer case, 4wd transfer case, transfer box. The prices on this page apply regardless of what it's called in your region or by your mechanic.