A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Tacoma Subaru earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Tacoma, WA
Collected Apr 12, 2026Apr 12, 2026 · Updated Apr 21, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Tacoma, WA

The full story

Why Tacoma Subaru earned this grade

Between April 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

2 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $200, their doc fee sits at or just under the WA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.
1verified quote

Verified OTD quotes from Tacoma Subaru

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 verified quote

2026 Subaru CROSSTREK Premium

PremiumNew
$32,968
$200doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Tacoma Subaru

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($200) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 9% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tacoma Subaru's doc fee?

Tacoma Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $200. The WA average is $173. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Tacoma Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Tacoma Subaru does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Tacoma Subaru a good dealer?

Tacoma Subaru has a transparency score of 99.2/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Tacoma Subaru in Tacoma, WA, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$200
WA avg$212
National avg$400

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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