Subaru Outback transfer case price snapshot
- Low
- $200
- Average
- $311
- High
- $570
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback transfer case?
Asking prices from 17 salvage yards in 10 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 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback transfer case costs $200 to $570, with a median asking price of $275. Based on 32 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (8 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$275
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$200–$57032 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $200–$570 | 32 |
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback transfer case replacement cost?
- Used part
- $275
- Subaru Outback median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $560–$1,175
- 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 Subaru Outback transfer case cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback transfer case cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Outback transfer case sit in a fairly tight band around the $275 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $250, while 2025 tops the table at $275. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 73% below the Ram 3500 ($1,005), 12% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($311), and 67% 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 Subaru Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$166median
$40$500
02wide ±164%
Tail Light
$125median
$40$450
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$145median
$28$800
04wide ±105%
Strut
$100median
$30$240
05wide ±218%
Headlight Assembly
$325median
$60$1,480
06wide ±138%
Steering Rack
$250median
$60$750
07wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$30$385
08wide ±173%
Grille
$147median
$25$534
09wide ±165%
Transmission
$1,087median
$232$3,820
10wide ±164%
Engine
$1,500median
$399$5,329
11wide ±196%
Starter
$92median
$20$380
12wide ±113%
AC Compressor
$136median
$35$343
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback transfer case prices
Transfer Casecompare
Ram3500vsSubaruOutback
3500$1,005
Outback$275
$730 diff5,738 listings
Transfer CasecompareJeepWranglervsSubaruOutback
Wrangler$843
Outback$275
$568 diff3,948 listings
Transfer CasecompareGMCYukonvsSubaruOutback
Yukon$287
Outback$275
$12 diff2,935 listings
Transfer CasecompareFordF250vsSubaruOutback
F250$825
Outback$275
$550 diff2,620 listings
Transfer CasecompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$1,034
Outback$275
$759 diff2,474 listings
Transfer CasecompareChevyTahoevsSubaruOutback
Tahoe$300
Outback$275
$25 diff2,315 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
Subaruspread ±48%
Subaru Forester
$700median
$125$800
Subaruwide ±70%
Subaru Impreza
$300median
$150$571
Subaru
Subaru Crosstrek
Price data updating
Common questions
Subaru Outback transfer case FAQ
How much is a used transfer case for a Subaru Outback?
The median asking price is $275 across 32 priced listings from 17 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $275. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $250.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback transfer case?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback transfer case replacement typically runs $560–$1,175 all-in: the median used transfer case for this model lists at $275, 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 Subaru Outback model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Outback transfer case years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Outback transfer case fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2025. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.