Transparency Verdict
Patriot 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 10 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Saco, ME
Collected Aug 8, 2025 – Jul 25, 2026 · Updated Jul 27, 2026
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Patriot Subaru qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 92/100 from 13 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Patriot Subaru earned this grade
Between August 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 13 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
2 thingsAdd-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 10% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $794 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.
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
1 thingDoc fee is significantly inflated
$760 is $208 above the ME average of $552. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
10 verified OTD quotes from Patriot 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
7 vehicle transactions — 10 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Patriot Subaru
- Doc fee is $360 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Minor add-ons (~$61) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Patriot Subaru charge?
Based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Patriot Subaru charges a $760 documentation fee and averages $61 in dealer add-ons when present. Patriot Subaru earns Transparency Grade A (91.6/100).
What is Patriot Subaru's doc fee?
Patriot Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $760. The ME average is $552. This is based on 13 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Patriot Subaru add mandatory add-ons?
Patriot Subaru adds an average of $61 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 Patriot Subaru a good dealer?
Patriot Subaru has a transparency score of 91.6/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 13 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 Patriot Subaru in Saco, ME, that has meant 13 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 10 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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