Kia K5 transfer case price snapshot
- Low
- $100
- Average
- $354
- High
- $1,155
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 transfer case?
Asking prices from 86 salvage yards in 29 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
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Part overview
About the Kia K5 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 Kia K5 transfer case costs $100 to $1,155, with a median asking price of $219. Based on 242 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2025 (5 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$239
Grade B (good)$208
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$100–$1,155194 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$48348 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $100–$1,155 | 194 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $100–$483 | 48 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$239
Grade B$208
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $100–$1,155 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 transfer case is listed
We found priced Kia K5 transfer case listings at 86 salvage yards across 29 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 195 listings (20% of the total) from 5 yards. Location matters: yards in New York ask a median $75, while Georgia yards ask $392, 423% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 195 | 5 | $208-5% |
| Ohio | 161 | 6 | $385+76% |
| Georgia | 107 | 5 | $392+79% |
| Kansas | 64 | 3 | $334+53% |
| Maryland | 60 | 2 | $150-32% |
| California | 55 | 6 | $150-32% |
| New York | 50 | 5 | $75-66% |
| North Carolina | 47 | 6 | $272+24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $219 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 transfer case replacement cost?
- Used part
- $219
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $505–$1,120
- 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 Kia K5 transfer case cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 transfer case cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 transfer case 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 15% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $239.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $208, while 2025 tops the table at $895. Parts from 2021–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 78% below the Ram 3500 ($1,005), 30% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($311), and 74% 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 Kia K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 transfer case prices
Transfer Casecompare
Ram3500vsKiaK5
3500$1,005
K5$219
$786 diff5,948 listings
Transfer CasecompareChevySilverado1500vsKiaK5
1500$311
K5$219
$92 diff4,265 listings
Transfer CasecompareJeepWranglervsKiaK5
Wrangler$838
K5$219
$619 diff4,149 listings
Transfer CasecompareGMCSierra1500vsKiaK5
1500$383
K5$219
$164 diff3,944 listings
Transfer CasecompareFordF150vsKiaK5
F150$336
K5$219
$117 diff3,531 listings
Transfer CasecompareGMCYukonvsKiaK5
Yukon$288
K5$219
$69 diff3,120 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
Kiawide ±179%
Kia Sorento
$232median
$79$910
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Common questions
Kia K5 transfer case FAQ
How much is a used transfer case for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $219 across 242 priced listings from 86 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $239. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $208.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 transfer case?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 transfer case replacement typically runs $505–$1,120 all-in: the median used transfer case for this model lists at $219, 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 Kia K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 transfer case years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 transfer case fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 5 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.