A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Freehold 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 17 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Freehold, NJ
Collected Dec 6, 2025May 18, 2026 · Updated Jun 1, 2026

Location

Freehold, NJ

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The full story

Why Freehold Subaru earned this grade

Between December 2025 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $699, their doc fee sits at or just under the NJ average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 17 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

17 verified OTD quotes from Freehold 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

9 vehicle transactions17 individual quotes

2026 Subaru Forester

PremiumNew2 quotes
$40,986
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Subaru Crosstrek

Wilderness (CVT) 4dr All-Wheel DrivUsed2 quotes
$29,213
$699doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Toyota Corolla

SE (CVT) 4dr SedanUsed
$19,802
$699doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Subaru Forester

Premium 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew4 quotes
$35,800
$699doc feeNo add-onsSaved $93
View 4 Quotes →

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4Used
$43,501
$699doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2022 Subaru Ascent

Limited 8-Passenger (CVT) 4dr All-WUsed4 quotes
$29,144
$699doc feeNo add-onsSaved $421
View 4 Quotes →

2026 Subaru Forester

Base 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew
$31,638
$599doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid

Touring 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew
$46,216
$599doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid

Touring 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew
$44,011
$599doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

Doc fee ($699) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Freehold Subaru

  • Doc fee ($699) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freehold Subaru's doc fee?

Freehold Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The NJ average is $712. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Freehold Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

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

Is Freehold Subaru a good dealer?

Freehold Subaru has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 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 Freehold Subaru in Freehold, NJ, that has meant 17 verified OTD quotes across 2 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%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$699
NJ avg$712
National avg$400

Pulled 17 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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