BMW 330i transfer case price snapshot
- Low
- $335
- Average
- $770
- High
- $1,546
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW 330i transfer case?
Asking prices from 111 salvage yards in 27 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the BMW 330i transfer case
What the transfer case does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transfer case price guide →
Also known asT-Case4x4 Transfer Case4WD Transfer CaseTransfer Box
Price summary
A used BMW 330i transfer case costs $335 to $1,546, with a median asking price of $738. Based on 285 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$750
Grade B (good)$700
Grade C (fair)$750
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$335–$1,546163 listings
Grade BStandard used$335–$1,34794 listings
Grade CVisible wear$750–$7503 listings
Grade XUngraded$450–$81525 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $335–$1,546 | 163 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $335–$1,347 | 94 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $750–$750 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $450–$815 | 25 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$750
Grade B$700
Grade C$750
Ungraded$750
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $335–$1,546 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW 330i transfer case is listed
We found priced BMW 330i transfer case listings at 111 salvage yards across 27 states. California supplies the most, with 147 listings (47% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $590, while Florida yards ask $1,274, 116% 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 | 147 | 26 | $700-5% |
| Illinois | 20 | 13 | $767+4% |
| Michigan | 20 | 10 | $799+8% |
| Texas | 19 | 8 | $750+2% |
| Colorado | 15 | 3 | $625-15% |
| Nebraska | 13 | 3 | $635-14% |
| Utah | 10 | 2 | $590-20% |
| Florida | 10 | 4 | $1,274+73% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $738 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW 330i transfer case replacement cost?
- Used part
- $738
- BMW 330i median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,025–$1,640
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transfer case replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transfer case fluid. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transfer case replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a BMW 330i transfer case cost by year?
202446 listingsFits 4 years$815$500 – $1,540202350 listingsFits 8 years$750$575 – $1,546202250 listingsFits 6 years$799$400 – $1,425202134 listingsFits 6 years$1,000$685 – $1,546202044 listingsFits 6 years$700$566 – $1,500201994 listingsFits 12 years$700$339 – $1,500201850 listingsFits 6 years$644$335 – $1,000201750 listings$549$339 – $848
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW 330i transfer case cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW 330i transfer case 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Wagon, lists at a $650 median, while Sedan commands $738, a 14% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $549, while 2021 tops the table at $1,000. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW 330i sits 27% below the Ram 3500 ($1,005), 137% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($311), and 12% below the Jeep Wrangler ($838) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transfer case: what to check
- Match the exact model code. Gear ratios differ across trims of the same truck.
- Ask whether fluid was inspected at removal; metallic fluid means walk away.
- Confirm electronic vs manual shift versions.
- Check the output shaft splines for wear before install.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other BMW 330i parts are priced?
01wide ±234%
Transmission Control Module
$141median
$25$686
02wide ±155%
Steering Wheel
$261median
$50$857
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$255median
$45$1,400
04wide ±261%
Side Mirror
$250median
$45$1,350
05wide ±302%
Brake Caliper
$193median
$35$1,200
06wide ±265%
Car Radio
$185median
$35$1,014
07wide ±149%
Front Seat
$211median
$70$700
08wide ±200%
Air Bag
$269median
$70$1,144
09wide ±178%
Axle Shaft
$196median
$46$742
10wide ±110%
Tail Light
$209median
$40$500
11wide ±201%
Control Arm
$125median
$25$528
12wide ±123%
Steering Column
$191median
$55$524
Price comparisons
Compare BMW 330i transfer case prices
Transfer Casecompare
Ram3500vsBMW330i
3500$1,005
330i$738
$267 diff5,991 listings
Transfer CasecompareChevySilverado1500vsBMW330i
1500$311
330i$738
$427 diff4,308 listings
Transfer CasecompareJeepWranglervsBMW330i
Wrangler$838
330i$738
$100 diff4,192 listings
Transfer CasecompareGMCSierra1500vsBMW330i
1500$383
330i$738
$355 diff3,987 listings
Transfer CasecompareFordF150vsBMW330i
F150$336
330i$738
$402 diff3,574 listings
Transfer CasecompareGMCYukonvsBMW330i
Yukon$288
330i$738
$450 diff3,163 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±194%
BMW X3
$871median
$163$3,536
BMWwide ±290%
BMW X5
$750median
$125$4,470
Chevywide ±186%
Chevy Equinox
$270median
$89$1,095
Chevytight ±12%
Chevy Malibu
$201median
$185$232
Chevywide ±232%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$311median
$95$1,539
Chevywide ±263%
Chevy Tahoe
$298median
$65$1,633
Chevywide ±221%
Chevy Traverse
$232median
$75$1,101
Dodgewide ±170%
Dodge Challenger
$200median
$75$753
Dodgewide ±162%
Dodge Charger
$192median
$75$697
Dodgewide ±217%
Dodge Durango
$600median
$105$2,713
Fordwide ±156%
Ford Edge
$234median
$68$800
Fordwide ±107%
Ford Escape
$200median
$74$502
Common questions
BMW 330i transfer case FAQ
How much is a used transfer case for a BMW 330i?
The median asking price is $738 across 285 priced listings from 111 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $750. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $549.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW 330i transfer case?
Using a used part, a BMW 330i transfer case replacement typically runs $1,025–$1,640 all-in: the median used transfer case for this model lists at $738, and independent-shop labor for transfer case replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include transfer case fluid. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which BMW 330i model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW 330i transfer case years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW 330i transfer case 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.