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Southern States Subaru earns a C.
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- $745
- Doc fee
- None
- Dealer add-ons
$9 below NC avg
In 4 recent quotes
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The full story
Why Southern States Subaru earned this grade
Between September 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $745, their doc fee sits at or just under the NC average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
No dealer add-ons detected
Across 4 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
! Where to push back
1 thingListing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 18.9% above the advertised listing — roughly $6,615 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.
TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.
4 verified OTD quotes from Southern States Subaru
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
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4 verified quotes
At a Glance
Tips for Southern States Subaru
- Dealer markup is 19% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
- Doc fee ($745) is at or below NC average. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Southern States Subaru charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Southern States Subaru charges a $745 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Southern States Subaru earns Transparency Grade C (70/100).
What is the doc fee at Southern States Subaru?
Southern States Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $745. The NC average is $754. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Southern States Subaru add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Southern States Subaru typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 4 recent verified quotes.
Is Southern States Subaru a good dealership?
Southern States Subaru has a transparency score of 70/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
What do reviews say about Southern States Subaru?
CarEdge reviews Southern States Subaru on 4 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (70/100), with a typical doc fee of $745 versus an NC average of $754. None of its 4 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.
Is Southern States Subaru a transparent Subaru dealer in Raleigh?
Southern States Subaru is about average. Southern States Subaru holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (70/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other Subaru dealers nearby before you buy.
How does Southern States Subaru compare to other Subaru dealers?
You can compare Southern States 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 North Carolina 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 Southern States Subaru in Raleigh, NC, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to C.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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