Subaru Forester transfer case price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $353
- High
- $1,038
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester transfer case ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester transfer case cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester transfer case costs $75 to $1,038, with a median asking price of $280. Based on 146 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 5, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$330
Grade B (good)$280
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$1,038107 listings
Grade BStandard used$106–$52628 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$75–$39511 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$1,038 | 107 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $106–$526 | 28 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$395 | 11 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$330
Grade B$280
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$1,038 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester transfer case replacement cost?
- Used part
- $280
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $565–$1,180
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester transfer case cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester transfer case cost?
A used Subaru Forester transfer case costs between $75 and $1,038, with a median asking price of $280. That figure comes from 146 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 18% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $330.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (AWD), gasoline (2.5L), lists at a $302 median, while (AWD), hybrid (1.6L) commands $407, a 35% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $118, while 2018 tops the table at $395. Parts from 2013–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 66% below the Jeep Wrangler ($833), 25% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($374), and 20% below the Ford F150 ($350) 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.
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
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Engine
$1,652median
$100$4,999
02wide ±173%
Transmission
$1,200median
$250$4,394
03wide ±173%
Front Bumper
$209median
$25$750
04wide ±158%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$40$733
05wide ±84%
Hood
$635median
$22$1,094
06wide ±120%
Fender
$286median
$34$718
07wide ±122%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$19$1,600
08wide ±109%
Tail Light
$230median
$30$530
09wide ±107%
Alternator
$136median
$30$321
10wide ±114%
Starter
$128median
$28$321
11wide ±265%
Radiator
$200median
$60$1,119
12wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$135median
$40$434
13wide ±147%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$35$405
14wide ±135%
Strut
$125median
$35$372
15wide ±242%
Steering Rack
$475median
$30$2,332
16wide ±200%
Grille
$194median
$19$795
17wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$193median
$25$626
18wide ±88%
Turbocharger
$250median
$100$542
19wide ±131%
AC Condenser
$204median
$30$563
20wide ±822%
Wheels
$150median
$35$2,500
21wide ±418%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$865
22wide ±1044%
Water Pump
$75median
$15$1,581
23wide ±96%
Power Steering Pump
$162median
$50$361
24wide ±271%
ABS Module
$171median
$16$944
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Differential
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26wide ±145%
Engine Computer
$156median
$10$462
27wide ±179%
Throttle Body
$93median
$20$353
28wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
29wide ±305%
Drive Shaft
$137median
$60$897
30wide ±148%
Tailgate
$1,205median
$50$3,622
31wide ±141%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$25$449
32wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
33wide ±206%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$343
34wide ±208%
Exhaust Manifold
$400median
$35$1,699
35wide ±250%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$574
36wide ±273%
Steering Column
$126median
$65$752
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$50$434
38wide ±152%
Window Regulator
$125median
$25$405
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±66%
Torque Converter
$450median
$99$695
41wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$886
42wide ±240%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$500
43wide ±384%
Car Radio
$205median
$25$1,600
44wide ±170%
Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
45wide ±226%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$15$481
46wide ±106%
Sunroof
$300median
$50$688
47wide ±255%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$17$405
48wide ±6665%
Fog Light
$189median
$25$25,220
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Center Console
$105median
$30$500
50wide ±323%
Air Bag
$141median
$45$956
51wide ±84%
Door Assembly
$985median
$100$1,755
52wide ±67%
Quarter Panel
$575median
$251$1,027
53wide ±185%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$545median
$29$2,050
54wide ±401%
Front Seat
$158median
$35$1,303
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester transfer case prices
Transfer Casecompare
JeepWranglervsSubaruForester
Wrangler$833
Forester$280
$553 diff4,097 listings
Transfer CasecompareGMCYukonvsSubaruForester
Yukon$280
Forester$280
$0 diff2,514 listings
Transfer CasecompareChevyTahoevsSubaruForester
Tahoe$350
Forester$280
$70 diff1,864 listings
Transfer CasecompareHondaCRVvsSubaruForester
CRV$200
Forester$280
$80 diff1,792 listings
Transfer CasecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$685
Forester$280
$405 diff1,544 listings
Transfer CasecompareChevySuburbanvsSubaruForester
Suburban$302
Forester$280
$22 diff1,470 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura MDX
$267median
$96$1,095
Acurawide ±303%
Acura RDX
$180median
$10$1,100
BMWwide ±183%
BMW X3
$934median
$115$3,536
BMWwide ±317%
BMW X5
$750median
$89$4,840
Chevywide ±219%
Chevy Colorado
$400median
$76$1,824
Chevywide ±407%
Chevy Equinox
$237median
$89$2,016
Chevywide ±64%
Chevy Malibu
$200median
$95$350
Chevywide ±338%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$374median
$10$2,539
Subaruwide ±206%
Subaru Crosstrek
$178median
$118$850
Subaruwide ±142%
Subaru Impreza
$300median
$150$1,000
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Common questions
Subaru Forester transfer case FAQ
How much is a used transfer case for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 146 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester transfer case lists between $75 and $1,038, with a median asking price of $280.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester transfer case?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester transfer case replacement typically runs $565–$1,180 all-in: the median used transfer case for this model lists at $280, 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.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester transfer case?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Subaru Forester model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2022, 2020, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester transfer case years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester transfer case listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 12 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Subaru Forester t-case?
A t-case is another name for a transfer case. The Subaru Forester transfer case prices on this page apply — median $280, from 146 salvage yard listings.