2016 Subaru Forester transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $256
- Average
- $1,564
- High
- $3,640
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Subaru Forester Transmission prices
Year-specific used transmission pricing for the 2016 Subaru Forester, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2016 Subaru Forester transmission
A used 2016 Subaru Forester transmission costs between $256 and $3,640, with a median of $1,500 from 124 salvage yard listings.
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used 2016 Subaru Forester transmission costs $256 to $3,640, with a median asking price of $1,500. Based on 124 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2018 (5 model years), updated Sep 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,645
Grade B (good)$750
Grade C (fair)$1,100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$400–$3,640105 listings
Grade BStandard used$256–$1,77915 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,100–$1,1001 listings
Grade XUngraded$400–$1,0003 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $400–$3,640 | 105 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $256–$1,779 | 15 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,100–$1,100 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $400–$1,000 | 3 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,645
Grade B$750
Grade C$1,100
Ungraded$400
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $256–$3,640 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Subaru Forester transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,500
- 2016 Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,070–$3,300
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Subaru Forester compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 139 observed listings, including 124 with posted prices. Its $1,500 median is 20% above the Subaru Forester guide's $1,250 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #9 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 5 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
What does a Subaru Forester transmission cost in other years?
2025109 listings$1,667$500 – $4,394202499 listings$989$400 – $3,2992023100 listings$1,140$265 – $2,400202299 listings$1,098$500 – $3,299202150 listings$616$288 – $1,063202050 listings$460$300 – $1,650201950 listings$575$250 – $1,4002018150 listingsCompatible$1,400$328 – $3,4772017148 listingsCompatible$1,452$328 – $3,4772015148 listingsCompatible$1,671$328 – $3,535
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±173%
AC Compressor
$114median
$40$434
02wide ±139%
ABS Module
$166median
$38$500
03wide ±138%
Air Bag
$380median
$64$1,116
04wide ±166%
Alternator
$107median
$30$385
05wide ±146%
Axle Shaft
$127median
$35$405
06wide ±95%
Blower Motor
$76median
$45$190
07wide ±193%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$310
08wide ±108%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$425median
$150$1,069
09wide ±102%
Front Bumper
$209median
$73$500
10wide ±132%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$64$645
11wide ±179%
Car Radio
$215median
$56$824
12wide ±190%
Center Console
$105median
$45$445
13wide ±150%
AC Condenser
$178median
$30$563
14wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
15
Differential
Price data updating
16wide ±89%
Door Assembly
$885median
$174$1,755
17wide ±202%
Drive Shaft
$125median
$60$565
18wide ±159%
Engine
$1,658median
$430$5,699
19wide ±151%
Engine Computer
$141median
$35$462
20wide ±267%
Exhaust Manifold
$300median
$100$1,699
21wide ±114%
Fender
$283median
$74$718
22wide ±123%
Fog Light
$178median
$35$474
23wide ±161%
Front Seat
$160median
$56$570
24wide ±149%
Fuel Pump
$113median
$30$367
25wide ±96%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$65$434
26wide ±160%
Grille
$190median
$49$656
27wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$625median
$105$1,600
28wide ±170%
Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
29wide ±76%
Hood
$625median
$150$1,094
30wide ±72%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$38$180
31
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
32wide ±169%
Intake Manifold
$126median
$25$450
33wide ±175%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$22$288
34wide ±163%
Side Mirror
$180median
$39$626
35spread ±23%
Power Steering Pump
$80median
$45$81
36wide ±74%
Quarter Panel
$526median
$250$1,027
37wide ±262%
Radiator
$188median
$50$1,034
38wide ±224%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$481
39wide ±153%
Starter
$97median
$25$321
40wide ±126%
Steering Column
$126median
$50$368
41wide ±123%
Steering Rack
$375median
$65$985
42wide ±65%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$75$302
43wide ±149%
Strut
$115median
$30$372
44wide ±98%
Sunroof
$300median
$100$688
45wide ±112%
Tail Light
$218median
$40$530
46wide ±116%
Tailgate
$995median
$175$2,479
47wide ±151%
Throttle Body
$86median
$29$288
48wide ±63%
Torque Converter
$99median
$75$200
49spread ±48%
Transfer Case
$700median
$125$800
50wide ±223%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$30$521
51wide ±79%
Turbocharger
$350median
$120$670
52wide ±134%
Water Pump
$85median
$20$248
53wide ±195%
Wheels
$137median
$35$570
54wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$25$405
Common questions
2016 Subaru Forester transmission FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Subaru Forester transmission?
Based on 124 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Subaru Forester transmission lists between $256 and $3,640, with a median asking price of $1,500.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Subaru Forester transmission?
Using a used part, a 2016 Subaru Forester transmission replacement typically runs $2,070–$3,300 all-in: the median used transmission for this year lists at $1,500, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2016 Subaru Forester transmission fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Subaru Forester transmission also appear under model years 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
How much is a 2016 Subaru Forester gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Subaru Forester transmission — median $1,500, from 124 listings.