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R & G Subaru earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$356
Median dealer fees

$6 above MN median

Zero
Quoted add-ons

In 4 quotes, past year

4
Quotes, past year →

4 verified quotes since 2026

Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Detroit Lakes, MNUpdated How we score dealers

Location

Detroit Lakes, MN

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The full story

Why R & G Subaru earned this grade

R & G Subaru had 4 verified quotes reviewed from September–October 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and how clearly charges are shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ Dealer fees were itemized. All 4 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees; their average confirmed dealer fees were $341.38, compared with the Median state fee in Minnesota of $350, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.

Where to push back

One written quote showed a vehicle selling price of $41,163 against an advertised price of $40,914, a $249 difference before taxes, government charges, dealer fees and extras. Ask the dealer to honor the advertised price or explain the difference, and get the final offer in writing. Ask for an itemized written quote before agreeing.

4 verified OTD quotes from R & G 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

All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade

2026 Subaru Outback

Limited XTNew
$47,491
$356dealer feesNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru Outback

PremiumNew
$41,403
$356dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Chevrolet Traverse

PremierUsed
$36,120
$299dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Subaru Outback

LimitedNew
$45,098
$356dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

Quotes fully itemized
No quoted add-ons detected

Tips for R & G Subaru

  • 1 of 1 quote was approximately $356 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Oct 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does R & G Subaru charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, R & G Subaru charges $356 in dealer fees. R & G Subaru earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).

Does R & G Subaru add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from R & G Subaru typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Does R & G Subaru's advertised price include all required charges?

On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $356 higher than the advertised price.

Is R & G Subaru a good dealership?

R & G Subaru has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about R & G Subaru?

CarEdge reviews R & G Subaru on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (99/100), with dealer fees of $356 versus an MN median of $350. On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $356 higher than the advertised price. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Is R & G Subaru a transparent Subaru dealer in Detroit Lakes?

Yes. R & G Subaru holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (99/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.

How does R & G Subaru compare to other Subaru dealers?

You can compare R & G Subaru'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 guides Best Subaru Dealerships in Minnesota 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 R & G Subaru in Detroit Lakes, MN, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
98
Data Quality (10%)
100

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$356
MN median$350

Graded on 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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