D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Gerald Jones Subaru earns a D.

Proceed with caution.

High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.

Moderate confidence — based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Martinez, GA
Collected Sep 5, 2025Apr 20, 2026 · Updated May 1, 2026

Location

Martinez, GA

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The full story

Why Gerald Jones Subaru earned this grade

Between September 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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 genuinely reasonable

$0 is $825 below the GA average of $825. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

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 $3,211 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

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

91% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,779. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

11 verified OTD quotes from Gerald Jones 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

6 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2026 Volvo EX30

Single Motor RWD Plus
$41,622
doc fee$1,790add-ons

2025 Volvo XC90

4D WAGON T8 PLUS 6 SEAT AWD
$61,156
doc fee$1,790add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Subaru Ascent

Onyx Edition Touring 7-PassengerNew2 quotes
$52,660
$490doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,664
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Subaru Forester

LIMITED AWDNew
$45,787
doc fee$2,489add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Volvo XC60

B5 MILD HYBRID3 quotes
$45,303
doc fee$1,790add-onsSaved $4,500
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Subaru Outback

LIMITED XT AWDNew3 quotes
$45,123
doc fee$955add-onsSaved $2,469
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
resistolavg $735
10 quotes
2
protection planavg $995
7 quotes
3
theft protectionavg $699
3 quotes
4
bodyside moldingavg $460
3 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
High add-ons averaging $1,617

Tips for Gerald Jones Subaru

  • This dealer often adds $1,617 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gerald Jones Subaru's doc fee?

Gerald Jones Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The GA average is $825. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Gerald Jones Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

Gerald Jones Subaru adds an average of $1,617 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 Gerald Jones Subaru a good dealer?

Gerald Jones Subaru has a transparency score of 69.5/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Gerald Jones Subaru in Martinez, GA, that has meant 11 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
26
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
18

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
GA avg$825
National avg$400

Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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