A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

My Lakeshore Subaru earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Nunica, MI
Collected Jul 23, 2025Aug 15, 2026 · Updated Aug 17, 2026

Location

Nunica, MI

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CarEdge Certified — My Lakeshore Subaru, Grade A, score 94 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

My Lakeshore Subaru qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 94/100 from 15 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why My Lakeshore Subaru earned this grade

Between July 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 15 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 in line with the market

At $244, their doc fee sits at or just under the MI average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 27% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $724 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

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."

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

15 verified OTD quotes from My Lakeshore 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

12 vehicle transactions15 individual quotes

2026 Subaru Outback

Touring XTNew
$48,500
doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru Outback

New2 quotes
$48,633
$280doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Subaru Outback

New
$49,864
$280doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Subaru Outback

2 quotes
$48,053
$280doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,139
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Ram 1500

Laramie 4x4New
$69,411
$425doc fee$149mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Subaru Outback

New2 quotes
$37,378
$280doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru Outback

$37,453
$280doc fee$0mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Subaru Forester

New
$44,017
$280doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Subaru Outback

New
$42,481
$280doc fee$2,649mandatory
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2026 Subaru Forester

New
$44,849
$280doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
wheel locksavg $124
2 quotes
oil change for lifeavg $0
1 quote
accessoriesavg $2,649
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($244) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for My Lakeshore Subaru

  • Minor add-ons (~$193) 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 ($244) 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does My Lakeshore Subaru charge?

Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, My Lakeshore Subaru charges a $244 documentation fee and averages $193 in dealer add-ons when present. My Lakeshore Subaru earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).

What is My Lakeshore Subaru's doc fee?

My Lakeshore Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $244. The MI average is $293. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does My Lakeshore Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

My Lakeshore Subaru adds an average of $193 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 My Lakeshore Subaru a good dealer?

My Lakeshore Subaru has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 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 My Lakeshore Subaru in Nunica, MI, that has meant 15 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
84
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
87

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$244
MI avg$293
National avg$400

Pulled 15 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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