Transparency Verdict
Fred Anderson Subaru earns a B.
Mostly honest. Stay alert.
Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
Strong confidence — based on 50 verified out-the-door quotes · Asheville, NC
Collected Nov 24, 2025 – Apr 14, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026
Location
Asheville, NC
The full story
Why Fred Anderson Subaru earned this grade
Between November 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 59 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
2 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $799, their doc fee sits at or just under the NC average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
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."
! Where to push back
1 thingAdd-ons show up on most deals
34% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $799. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.
TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.
50 verified OTD quotes from Fred Anderson 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
4 vehicle transactions — 50 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Fred Anderson Subaru
- Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Minor add-ons (~$271) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- Dealer markup is about 9% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- 59 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
On the lot right now
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred Anderson Subaru's doc fee?
Fred Anderson Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NC average is $692. This is based on 59 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Fred Anderson Subaru add mandatory add-ons?
Fred Anderson Subaru adds an average of $271 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 Fred Anderson Subaru a good dealer?
Fred Anderson Subaru has a transparency score of 86.6/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 59 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 Fred Anderson Subaru in Asheville, NC, that has meant 59 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 50 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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