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Ramsey Subaru

Urbandale, IA·7 verified quotes*

Nov 22, 2025Mar 31, 2026· Score updated Apr 8, 2026

C
77.4/100
Doc Fee
$180

IA caps at $180

Add-on Rate
71%of quotes

Avg $599 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

26 negotiable
0d58d116d174d232d$17k$26k$35k$45k$54kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
57
Price Accuracy (30%)
87
Data Quality (10%)
43
  • Doc fee ($180) is at or below IA average ($196)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $599 when present
  • Fees average 4.6% above listing (~$1,610 on a $35k vehicle) — typical

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$180
IA avg$196
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

4 vehicle transactions7 individual quotes

2026 Subaru Forester

2 quotes
$45,000
$180doc fee$699add-ons
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2025 Subaru Outback

Sport Utility2 quotes
$38,060
$180doc feeNo add-onsSaved $656
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2025 Subaru Forester

$47,428
$899doc fee$199add-ons
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2023 Subaru Forester

Used2 quotes
$31,919
$180doc fee$699add-onsSaved $969
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Most Common Add-ons

1
battery for lifeavg $699
4 quotes
2
vin etchavg $199
1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ramsey Subaru's doc fee?

Ramsey Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $180. The IA average is $499. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ramsey Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

Ramsey Subaru adds an average of $428 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 Ramsey Subaru a good dealer?

Ramsey Subaru has a transparency score of 77.4/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($180) is at or below average
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Tips for Ramsey Subaru

  • Minor add-ons (~$428) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($180) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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