Transparency Verdict
Bert Smith 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.
Moderate confidence — based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · St. Petersburg, FL
Collected Nov 23, 2025 – Jul 6, 2026 · Updated Jul 7, 2026
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Bert Smith Subaru qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 96/100 from 17 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Bert Smith Subaru earned this grade
Between November 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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
3 thingsNo dealer add-ons detected
Across 17 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.2% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,868 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.
TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is significantly inflated
$999 is $281 above the FL average of $718. 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.
17 verified OTD quotes from Bert Smith Subaru
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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At a Glance
Tips for Bert Smith Subaru
- Doc fee is $599 above national 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 effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Bert Smith Subaru charge?
Based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Bert Smith Subaru charges a $999 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Bert Smith Subaru earns Transparency Grade A (95.7/100).
What is Bert Smith Subaru's doc fee?
Bert Smith Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The FL average is $914. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Bert Smith Subaru add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Bert Smith Subaru does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Bert Smith Subaru a good dealer?
Bert Smith Subaru has a transparency score of 95.7/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 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 Bert Smith Subaru in St. Petersburg, FL, that has meant 17 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
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