C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Gengras Subaru earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Torrington, CT
Collected Oct 6, 2025Mar 4, 2026 · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Location

Torrington, CT

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The full story

Why Gengras Subaru earned this grade

Between October 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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

1 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.6% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $185 above the CT average of $714. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

67% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove, averaging $1,182. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything, and ask them to justify every "required" charge in writing.

9 verified OTD quotes from Gengras 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 transactions9 individual quotes

2017 Subaru Impreza

HatchbackUsed
$15,288
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2021 BMW 3 Series

Used5 quotes
$40,123
$899doc feeSaved $448
View 5 Quotes →

2023 Subaru Outback

Sport UtilityUsed
$29,296
$899doc fee$1,274mandatory
View Quote →

2024 Subaru Outback

Used2 quotes
$34,877
$899doc fee$1,164mandatorySaved $212
View 2 Quotes →

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Gengras Subaru

  • Doc fee is $495 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$788 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Gengras Subaru charge?

Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Gengras Subaru charges a $899 documentation fee and averages $788 in dealer add-ons when present. Gengras Subaru earns Transparency Grade C (79/100).

What is Gengras Subaru's doc fee?

Gengras Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The CT average is $714. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Gengras Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

Gengras Subaru adds an average of $788 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 Gengras Subaru a good dealer?

Gengras Subaru has a transparency score of 79/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 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 Gengras Subaru in Torrington, CT, that has meant 9 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

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%)
82
Add-on Behavior (30%)
50
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
CT avg$714
National avg$404

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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