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Competition Subaru of Smithtown earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the advertised price matches what you pay.
- $177
- Total dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$2 above NY median
In 8 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Nov 2026)Saint James, NYUpdated How we score dealersPart of Competition Auto Group
The full story
Why Competition Subaru of Smithtown earned this grade
Competition Subaru Of Smithtown is graded A; CarEdge reviewed 8 verified quotes from September through November 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ One quote was below the advertised price. A written quote listed a $35,300 selling price against a $36,850 advertised price, a difference of $1,550.
Where to push back
The average confirmed dealer fee was about $181, compared with the Median state fee in NY of $175—the middle fee amount in the state reference sample. All 8 quotes had confirmed dealer fees above that median, though the average difference was modest. One quote showed a combined-fees amount that was unclear and did not fully itemize dealer fees. Ask the dealer to explain what that amount includes and provide a written breakdown of dealer fees and government charges before agreeing. One quote also did not show government charges separately, so confirm those amounts on your itemized offer.
8 verified OTD quotes from Competition Subaru of Smithtown
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All 8 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Competition Subaru of Smithtown
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- The advertised price has matched the real price. Use it as your starting point.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Oct to Nov 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Competition Subaru of Smithtown charge?
Based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Competition Subaru of Smithtown charges $177 in dealer fees. Competition Subaru of Smithtown earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).
Does Competition Subaru of Smithtown add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Competition Subaru of Smithtown typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 8 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Does Competition Subaru of Smithtown's advertised price include all required charges?
On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price.
Is Competition Subaru of Smithtown a good dealership?
Competition Subaru of Smithtown has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 8 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Competition Subaru of Smithtown?
CarEdge reviews Competition Subaru of Smithtown on 8 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (99/100), with dealer fees of $177 versus an NY median of $175. On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. None of its 8 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Competition Subaru of Smithtown a transparent Subaru dealer in Saint James?
Yes. Competition Subaru of Smithtown holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (99/100), based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Competition Subaru of Smithtown compare to other Subaru dealers?
You can compare Competition Subaru of Smithtown's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Subaru dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Subaru dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Subaru Dealerships in New York City, Best Subaru Dealerships in New York and Best Subaru Dealerships in the US rank Subaru dealers on the same data.
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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 Competition Subaru of Smithtown in Saint James, NY, that has meant 8 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 8 quotes from the past year (8 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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