A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Faulkner 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 12 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Mechanicsburg, PA
Collected Aug 21, 2025Apr 27, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026

Location

Mechanicsburg, PA

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The full story

Why Faulkner Subaru earned this grade

Between August 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 25% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $160 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $645 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 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$490 is $16 above the PA average of $474. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

12 verified OTD quotes from Faulkner 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

8 vehicle transactions12 individual quotes

2020 Subaru Forester

Sport (CVT)Used
$22,627
$490doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2021 Subaru Forester

Limited (CVT)Used
$22,723
$490doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Acura RDX

A-Spec Advance Package (A10) 4dr SHUsed2 quotes
$38,834
$490doc feeNo add-onsSaved $530
View 2 Quotes →

2018 Honda CR-V

TouringUsed2 quotes
$22,256
$490doc feeNo add-onsSaved $689
View 2 Quotes →

2017 Subaru Crosstrek

2.0i Premium (M5) 4dr All-Wheel DriUsed
$19,997
$490doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Subaru Crosstrek

Limited 4dr All-Wheel DriveSRFNew3 quotes
$32,323
doc fee$102add-onsSaved $716
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Subaru Outback

Premium 4dr All-Wheel DriveUsed
$31,445
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Subaru Crosstrek

Premium 4dr All-Wheel DriveSRBNew
$31,500
$477doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
wheel locksavg $102
3 quotes
2
my subaruavg $175
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($490) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Faulkner Subaru

  • Minor add-ons (~$40) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faulkner Subaru's doc fee?

Faulkner Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $490. The PA average is $499. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Faulkner Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

Faulkner Subaru adds an average of $40 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 Faulkner Subaru a good dealer?

Faulkner Subaru 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 12 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Faulkner Subaru in Mechanicsburg, PA, that has meant 12 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
85
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$490
PA avg$474
National avg$400

Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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