A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Bertera Subaru of Hartford 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 6 verified out-the-door quotes · Hartford, CT
Collected May 12, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Location

Hartford, CT

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CarEdge Certified — Bertera Subaru Of Hartford, Grade A, score 99 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Bertera Subaru Of Hartford qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 99/100 from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Bertera Subaru of Hartford earned this grade

Between May 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $795, their doc fee is within $46 of the CT average of $749. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 6 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 1.8% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

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

6 verified OTD quotes from Bertera Subaru of Hartford

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

6 verified quotes

2026 Subaru Forester

PremiumNew
$34,400
$795doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru Forester

PremiumNew
$34,453
$795doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru Crosstrek

WildernessNew
$37,644
$795doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru Crosstrek

PremiumNew
$32,805
$795doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru Crosstrek

PremiumNew
$31,075
$789doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru Crosstrek

LimitedNew
$39,193
$795doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

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

Tips for Bertera Subaru of Hartford

  • 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 +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Bertera Subaru of Hartford charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Bertera Subaru of Hartford charges a $795 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Bertera Subaru of Hartford earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).

What is Bertera Subaru of Hartford's doc fee?

Bertera Subaru of Hartford charges a typical documentation fee of $795. The CT average is $749. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Bertera Subaru of Hartford add mandatory add-ons?

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

Is Bertera Subaru of Hartford a good dealer?

Bertera Subaru of Hartford has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 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 Bertera Subaru of Hartford in Hartford, CT, that has meant 6 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 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%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$795
CT avg$749
National avg$404

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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