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Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the advertised price matches what you pay.
- $699
- Median dealer fees
- 17%
- Quoted add-ons
$100 above KS median
On 1 of 6 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Lawrence, KSUpdated How we score dealersPart of McCarthy Auto Group
The full story
Why Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence earned this grade
Mccarthy Subaru Of Lawrence is graded A; from March through October 2026, CarEdge reviewed 6 verified quotes. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Written offers below advertised prices: In 3 written quotes checked against advertised prices, vehicle selling prices were $130–$700 lower, averaging $477 below.
Where to push back
Five quotes with confirmed dealer fees averaged $699. The Median state fee in Kansas was $599, the middle amount in the state’s monthly fee reference; all 5 quotes with confirmed fees were above it. One quote did not fully itemize dealer fees, so ask for a line-by-line list and whether any fee is negotiable.
One quote listed $249 in required extras. Ask which extras are required and have them shown separately. Before agreeing, request an itemized written offer showing the selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes and government charges.
6 verified OTD quotes from Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence
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Recent Quotes
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All 6 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence
- 1 of 6 quotes included add-ons (Total Financed Aftermarkets), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- The advertised price has matched the real price. Use it as your starting point.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Sep to Oct 2026.
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
26
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence charge?
Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence charges $699 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $42 when present. Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence earns Transparency Grade A (92/100).
Does Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence add dealer add-ons?
Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence adds an average of $42 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 6 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Does Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence's advertised price include all required charges?
On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price.
Is Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence a good dealership?
Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence has a transparency score of 92/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence?
CarEdge reviews Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (92/100), with dealer fees of $699 versus a KS median of $599. On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 6 quotes in the past year.
Is Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence a transparent Subaru dealer in Lawrence?
Yes. Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (92/100), based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence compare to other Subaru dealers?
You can compare Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Subaru dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Subaru dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Subaru Dealerships in the US ranks Subaru dealers on the same data.
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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 Mccarthy Subaru of Lawrence in Lawrence, KS, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 6 quotes from the past year (6 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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