What does a remanufactured transmission really cost?
The useful number is the complete delivered-and-installed cost for the correct application—not a bare unit price disconnected from freight, core, programming, fluid, cooling, and labor.
Fitment FirstVerify the application before price or payment.
Written TermsThe quote, warranty, freight, and core policy control.
Complete CostInclude delivery, core, tax, installer, and setup.
No GuessworkUse current supplier and vehicle information.
Buyer Education
Why two quotes for the same vehicle can look far apart.
Transmission pricing changes by exact application, supplier availability, build level, included electronics and converter, warranty program, and current freight. A year and model alone often do not identify those details.
A lower advertised number may exclude the refundable core deposit, delivery services, tax, fluid, cooler work, programming, installation, or a required torque converter. Another quote may include some or all of them. Compare line items, not only headlines.
Integrity prices supported reman transmission packages after fitment and live supplier information are confirmed. That prevents a stale catalog number or guessed freight charge from becoming a false promise.
What Matters
The six parts of a complete transmission budget.
Ask whether each item is included, separate, refundable, estimated, or still subject to inspection.
01
Unit & Build Level
Stock replacement, towing, commercial, diesel, performance, and known-failure upgrade packages can use different parts, calibration, testing, and warranty terms.
Exact transmission family and variation
Included converter and electronics
Standard or upgraded configuration
02
Freight
Origin, destination, commercial access, liftgate, residential service, terminal pickup, crate size, and return-core movement affect the freight total.
Outbound delivery
Prepaid or separate core return
Accessorial charges
03
Core Deposit
The core charge is commonly collected up front and refunded only when the correct, eligible, rebuildable core is returned within the written deadline.
Refundable only if eligible
Packaging and pickup requirements
Damage or missing parts may reduce credit
04
Tax
Sales tax depends on the transaction, delivery jurisdiction, taxable items, and the seller's active registrations. It should be calculated through the checkout or written invoice.
Destination can matter
Freight and core treatment can vary
Final invoice controls
05
Installation
Removal and installation labor can include fluid, seals, mounts, cooler service, converter installation, programming, relearn, road testing, and correction of related vehicle faults.
Installer labor
Fluids and supporting parts
Programming and relearn
06
Downtime & Risk
Lead time, diagnostic certainty, warranty labor terms, installer capability, and the cost of receiving the wrong unit all affect the real economic choice.
Build and transit time
Return or restocking exposure
Warranty claim support
A Clear Path
How to compare quotes on equal terms.
Make every seller answer the same questions before deciding which number is actually lower.
STEP 01
Verify Fitment
Match the VIN, tag, drivetrain, engine, production details, and calibration—not only the vehicle description.
STEP 02
Normalize Line Items
List unit, converter, freight, core, tax, fluid, cooler work, programming, installation, and optional upgrades separately.
STEP 03
Read the Warranty
Compare time, mileage, labor reimbursement, installer requirements, exclusions, authorization, and nationwide support.
STEP 04
Confirm Final Terms
Use a written quote with current availability, delivery method, core deadline, and responsibilities before payment.
These answers are educational. The vehicle, written quote, supplier policy, carrier terms, and unit-specific warranty control the purchase.
Why do remanufactured transmission prices change?
Supplier cost, inventory, core availability, build level, included components, warranty, and freight can change. A current VIN-matched quote is more reliable than a static price copied from an old catalog.
Is the core deposit part of the transmission price?
It is usually collected with the order but may be refundable after an eligible matching core is returned on time and accepted under the written policy.
Does a reman transmission price include installation?
Not unless the quote explicitly says so. Online unit prices usually exclude removal, installation, fluid, cooler work, programming, relearn, and related vehicle repairs.
Is the torque converter included?
Many complete automatic-transmission programs include or require an approved converter, but package contents vary. The written quote should identify it.
Can freight be quoted without an address?
A ZIP code and delivery type are normally required. Commercial dock or forklift delivery can price differently from residential liftgate or limited-access service.
How do I get an exact price from Integrity?
Use the VIN lookup or quote form and provide delivery ZIP code, delivery type, vehicle use, installer information, and any available transmission tag or build codes.
Ready for a Verified Quote?
Start with the VIN and delivery details.
Send the full VIN, mileage, drivetrain, unit tag or build codes when available, delivery ZIP code and delivery type. Integrity will confirm supported fitment, current options, freight, core, and written warranty terms.