C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Colonial Subaru earns a C.

Mixed early signals.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we saw some friction on fees or add-ons. Worth comparing other quotes before you commit.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Danbury, RI
Collected Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026 · Updated Jul 12, 2026

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

Location

Danbury, RI

The full story

Why Colonial Subaru earned this grade

Between July 2026 and July 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.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$674 is $264 above the RI average of $410. 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.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

1 verified OTD quote from Colonial 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 Forester

-New
$37,000
$674doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Doc fee ($674) is well above average ($410)

Tips for Colonial Subaru

  • Doc fee ($674) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Colonial Subaru charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Colonial Subaru charges a $674 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Colonial Subaru earns Transparency Grade C (79.6/100).

What is Colonial Subaru's doc fee?

Colonial Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $674. The RI average is $410. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Colonial Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

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

Is Colonial Subaru a good dealer?

Colonial Subaru has a transparency score of 79.6/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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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 Colonial Subaru in Danbury, RI, 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
74
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
58
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$674
RI avg$410
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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