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Paul Miller Subaru earns a D.

High fees or frequent add-ons are common here. Get every number in writing first.

$1,008
Doc fee

$275 above NJ avg

76%
Dealer add-ons

On 13 of 17 recent quotes

17
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Price negotiated down on 5 cars

Moderate confidenceParsippany-Troy Hills, NJUpdated How we score dealers

Location

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

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The full story

Why Paul Miller Subaru earned this grade

Between December 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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

1 thing

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $784 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,008 is $275 above the NJ average of $733. 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.

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

76% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,361. Plan on seeing them on your quote.

TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 6.5% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,275 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.

17 verified OTD quotes from Paul Miller 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

10 vehicle transactions — 17 individual quotes

2026 Subaru Crosstrek

LimitedNew3 quotes
$37,298
$1,008doc fee—Saved $946
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2020 Subaru Forester

LimitedUsed2 quotes
$24,555
—doc fee$2,394mandatorySaved $1,066
View 2 Quotes →

2021 Subaru Forester

LimitedUsed
$25,621
$1,008doc fee$2,394mandatory
View Quote →

2020 Subaru Forester

LimitedUsed
$17,280
$1,008doc fee$2,394mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Subaru Outback

LIMITED2 quotes
$42,777
$1,008doc fee$2,394mandatory
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Subaru Crosstrek

$31,842
$1,008doc fee$399mandatory
View Quote →

2022 Subaru Outback

Used
$30,648
$995doc fee$2,394mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Subaru Ascent

2 quotes
$41,798
$749doc fee—Saved $1,410
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Subaru Ascent

New2 quotes
$48,069
$749doc fee—Saved $490
View 2 Quotes →

2022 Honda HR-V

2 quotes
$24,096
$749doc fee$2,394mandatorySaved $8
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
theft protectionavg $399
13 quotes
paint protectionavg $1,995
9 quotes

Tips for Paul Miller Subaru

  • 13 of 17 quotes included $23,142 in add-ons (Theft Protection, Paint Protection), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($1,008) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is only +7% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Paul Miller Subaru charge?

Based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Paul Miller Subaru charges a $1,008 documentation fee and averages $1,361 in dealer add-ons when present. Paul Miller Subaru earns Transparency Grade D (66/100).

What is the doc fee at Paul Miller Subaru?

Paul Miller Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $1,008. The NJ average is $733. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Paul Miller Subaru add dealer add-ons?

Paul Miller Subaru adds an average of $1,361 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 13 of 17 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Paul Miller Subaru a good dealership?

Paul Miller Subaru has a transparency score of 66/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

What do reviews say about Paul Miller Subaru?

CarEdge reviews Paul Miller Subaru on 17 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (66/100), with a typical doc fee of $1,008 versus an NJ average of $733. Dealer add-ons appeared on 13 of 17 recent quotes.

Is Paul Miller Subaru a transparent Subaru dealer in Parsippany-Troy Hills?

Not by CarEdge's measure. Paul Miller Subaru holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (66/100), based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Subaru dealers nearby.

How does Paul Miller Subaru compare to other Subaru dealers?

You can compare Paul Miller Subaru's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 guides Best Subaru Dealerships in New York City, Best Subaru Dealerships in New Jersey and Best Subaru Dealerships in the US rank 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 Paul Miller Subaru in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, that has meant 17 verified OTD quotes across 5 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
73
Add-on Behavior (30%)
44
Price Accuracy (30%)
71
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,008
NJ avg$733
National avg$404

Pulled 17 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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