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Gillman Subaru

Houston, TX·9 verified quotes*

Nov 21, 2025Feb 14, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 96/100
Doc Fee
$225

TX caps at $225

Add-on Rate
22%of quotes

Avg $705 when present

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Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
87
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average ($233)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $705 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$233
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

5 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

2026 Subaru Forester

New
$30,551
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru FORESTER

New3 quotes
$30,551
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,157
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2024 Toyota RAV4

XLE FWDUsed2 quotes
$26,200
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $710
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2024 Toyota RAV4

XLE FWDUsed
$26,200
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Subaru FORESTER

4DR AWD TOURINGNew2 quotes
$43,764
$225doc fee$705add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
nitroavg $150
2 quotes
2
tintavg $395
2 quotes
3
license plate bracketavg $60
2 quotes
4
wheel locksavg $100
2 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gillman Subaru's doc fee?

Gillman Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $499. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Gillman Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

Gillman Subaru adds an average of $143 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 Gillman Subaru a good dealer?

Gillman Subaru has a transparency score of 96/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Gillman Subaru

  • Minor add-ons (~$143) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 6% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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