Nissan Altima transfer case price snapshot
- Low
- $87
- Average
- $284
- High
- $900
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Altima transfer case?
Asking prices from 87 salvage yards in 25 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 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima transfer case costs $87 to $900, with a median asking price of $259. Based on 325 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (10 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$267
Grade B (good)$219
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$87–$900199 listings
Grade BStandard used$88–$60091 listings
Grade XUngraded$150–$90035 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $87–$900 | 199 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $88–$600 | 91 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $150–$900 | 35 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$267
Grade B$219
Ungraded$500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $87–$900 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Altima transfer case is listed
We found priced Nissan Altima transfer case listings at 87 salvage yards across 25 states. California supplies the most, with 107 listings (22% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in Ohio ask a median $158, while California yards ask $298, 89% 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 | 107 | 20 | $298+15% |
| Illinois | 69 | 6 | $264+2% |
| Florida | 49 | 13 | $171-34% |
| New York | 37 | 6 | $175-32% |
| Georgia | 35 | 3 | $215-17% |
| Ohio | 32 | 3 | $158-39% |
| Indiana | 29 | 2 | $237-8% |
| Nevada | 28 | 5 | $211-19% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $259 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Altima transfer case replacement cost?
- Used part
- $259
- Nissan Altima median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $545–$1,160
- 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
Non-Interchange search using Nissan Altima and similar models
2 listings$200$200 – $200Non-Interchange search using only Nissan Altima
2 listings$200$200 – $200Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Altima transfer case cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$171$118 – $616202450 listingsFits 7 years$283$120 – $900202350 listingsFits 6 years$283$120 – $900202250 listingsFits 6 years$296$88 – $650202150 listingsFits 6 years$296$88 – $650202050 listingsFits 5 years$241$87 – $400201950 listingsFits 5 years$232$99 – $365201736 listings$200$200 – $200201662 listings$350$300 – $3502015100 listingsNo priced listings yet
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Altima transfer case cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Altima 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 22% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $267.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $171, while 2016 tops the table at $350. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2025 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Altima sits 74% below the Ram 3500 ($1,005), 17% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($311), and 69% below the Jeep Wrangler ($843) 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 Nissan Altima parts are priced?
01wide ±258%
Side Mirror
$132median
$25$705
02wide ±272%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$85$2,800
03wide ±234%
Wheels
$165median
$28$800
04wide ±177%
Axle Shaft
$114median
$20$423
05wide ±198%
Tail Light
$120median
$25$500
06wide ±148%
Strut
$100median
$24$320
07wide ±165%
AC Compressor
$113median
$40$412
08wide ±157%
Steering Rack
$168median
$44$570
09wide ±164%
Grille
$185median
$29$635
10wide ±242%
Transmission
$600median
$190$3,100
11wide ±160%
Radiator
$175median
$40$600
12wide ±187%
Alternator
$101median
$25$402
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Altima transfer case prices
Transfer Casecompare
Ram3500vsNissanAltima
3500$1,005
Altima$259
$746 diff6,031 listings
Transfer CasecompareFordF250vsNissanAltima
F250$825
Altima$259
$566 diff2,913 listings
Transfer CasecompareMercedesGLEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$1,034
Altima$259
$775 diff2,767 listings
Transfer CasecompareChevySuburbanvsNissanAltima
Suburban$297
Altima$259
$38 diff2,304 listings
Transfer CasecompareChevyColoradovsNissanAltima
Colorado$382
Altima$259
$123 diff1,884 listings
Transfer CasecompareMercedesEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$344
Altima$259
$85 diff1,773 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±194%
BMW X3
$871median
$163$3,536
BMWwide ±285%
BMW X5
$791median
$131$4,642
Chevywide ±186%
Chevy Equinox
$270median
$89$1,095
Chevywide ±232%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$311median
$95$1,539
Chevywide ±261%
Chevy Tahoe
$300median
$65$1,633
Chevywide ±221%
Chevy Traverse
$230median
$85$1,101
Dodgewide ±170%
Dodge Challenger
$200median
$75$753
Dodgewide ±161%
Dodge Charger
$193median
$75$697
Dodgewide ±217%
Dodge Durango
$600median
$105$2,713
Nissanwide ±141%
Nissan Pathfinder
$783median
$195$2,400
Nissanwide ±72%
Nissan Rogue
$203median
$112$403
Nissanwide ±86%
Nissan Sentra
$350median
$45$644
Common questions
Nissan Altima transfer case FAQ
How much is a used transfer case for a Nissan Altima?
The median asking price is $259 across 325 priced listings from 87 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $267. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $171.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Altima transfer case?
Using a used part, a Nissan Altima transfer case replacement typically runs $545–$1,160 all-in: the median used transfer case for this model lists at $259, 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 Nissan Altima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Altima transfer case years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Altima transfer case fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.