A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Villages 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.

Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Leesburg, FL
Collected Dec 13, 2025 – Oct 2, 2026 · Updated Oct 4, 2026

Location

Leesburg, FL

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CarEdge Certified — Villages Subaru, Grade A, score 90 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Villages Subaru qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 90/100 from 8 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Villages Subaru earned this grade

Between December 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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

1 thing

Add-ons offered — none required

This dealer includes optional add-ons in 13% of quotes, but none are mandatory — you can ask to remove any of them.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,298 is $324 above the FL average of $974. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.1% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,085 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

8 verified OTD quotes from Villages 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

7 vehicle transactions — 8 individual quotes

2024 Subaru Ascent

TouringUsed
$38,634
$1,298doc feeNo mandatory add-ons$995optional
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2026 Subaru BRZ

tSNew
$43,613
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Subaru Forester

LimitedNew
$40,920
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Subaru Forester

LimitedNew
$40,747
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Subaru Forester

Touring2 quotes
$43,297
$1,298doc feeNo add-onsSaved $708
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2026 Subaru Outback

LimitedNew
$45,847
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Ram 1500

Big Horn/Lone StarUsed
$42,176
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
protection planavg $995
1 quote

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected

Tips for Villages Subaru

  • Doc fee is $324 above FL average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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 fees does Villages Subaru charge?

Based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Villages Subaru charges a $1,298 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Villages Subaru earns Transparency Grade A (90/100).

What is Villages Subaru's doc fee?

Villages Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $974. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Villages Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

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

Is Villages Subaru a good dealer?

Villages Subaru has a transparency score of 90/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Villages Subaru in Leesburg, FL, that has meant 8 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

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%)
68
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
99
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,298
FL avg$974
National avg$404

Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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