A
90–100 · Exceptional

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 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Saco, ME
Collected Aug 8, 2025Feb 28, 2026 · Updated May 1, 2026

Location

Saco, ME

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The full story

Why Patriot Subaru earned this grade

Between August 2025 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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 things

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 11 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

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 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$769 is $155 above the ME average of $614. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

11 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 transactions11 individual quotes

2026 Subaru Outback

LIMITEDNew
$40,892
$729doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru Outback

$47,095
$769doc feeNo add-ons
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2023 Subaru Crosstrek

Used4 quotes
$29,568
$769doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Subaru Forester

Used
$34,992
$769doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Subaru Outback

Used
$34,778
$769doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Subaru Crosstrek

New2 quotes
$33,200
$729doc feeNo add-onsSaved $463
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Subaru Crosstrek

New
$34,371
$729doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Patriot Subaru

  • Doc fee is $369 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patriot Subaru's doc fee?

Patriot Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $769. The ME average is $614. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Patriot Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Patriot Subaru does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Patriot Subaru a good dealer?

Patriot Subaru has a transparency score of 95.4/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 11 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
85
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$769
ME avg$614
National avg$400

Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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