Carter Subaru Ballard
Seattle, WA·4 verified quotes*
Sep 28, 2025 – Jan 22, 2026· Score updated Apr 8, 2026
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Median Price
37
Median Days Listed
17
Added This Week
Price vs. Days on Lot
Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.
Days on Market
How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.
Transparency Score Breakdown
- Doc fee ($200) is at or below WA average ($213)
- Average dealer add-ons of $170 when present
- Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices
Doc Fee Comparison
Recent Quotes
Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions
3 vehicle transactions — 4 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter Subaru Ballard's doc fee?
Carter Subaru Ballard charges a typical documentation fee of $200. The WA average is $173. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Carter Subaru Ballard add mandatory add-ons?
Carter Subaru Ballard adds an average of $43 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Carter Subaru Ballard a good dealer?
Carter Subaru Ballard has a transparency score of 92.2/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
At a Glance
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- Minor add-ons (~$43) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- 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.
- Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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