B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Groove Subaru earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Englewood, CO
Collected Dec 3, 2025Jul 15, 2026 · Updated Aug 23, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Englewood, CO

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The full story

Why Groove Subaru earned this grade

Between December 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$749 is $137 above the CO average of $612. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

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

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.3% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,155 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

2 verified OTD quotes from Groove 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

2 verified quotes

2026 Subaru WRX

Sport-TechNew
$45,081
$799doc feeNo add-ons
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2023 Lexus RX 350

F SPORTUsed
$56,055
$699doc fee$1,400mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
windshield protectionavg $1,400
1 quote

Tips for Groove Subaru

  • Doc fee is $345 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$700 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.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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 fees does Groove Subaru charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Groove Subaru charges a $749 documentation fee and averages $700 in dealer add-ons when present. Groove Subaru earns Transparency Grade B (83/100).

What is Groove Subaru's doc fee?

Groove Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $749. The CO average is $612. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Groove Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

Groove Subaru adds an average of $700 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 Groove Subaru a good dealer?

Groove Subaru has a transparency score of 83/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Groove Subaru in Englewood, CO, that has meant 2 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 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
86
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
98
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$749
CO avg$612
National avg$404

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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