B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Subaru of Jacksonville earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Jacksonville, FL
Collected Oct 24, 2025 – Oct 10, 2026 · Updated Oct 17, 2026

Location

Jacksonville, FL

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The full story

Why Subaru of Jacksonville earned this grade

Between October 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 22% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $333. Most shoppers here never see one.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,930 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

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,295 is $327 above the FL average of $968. 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.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 5.5% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,925 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.

9 verified OTD quotes from Subaru of Jacksonville

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

6 vehicle transactions — 9 individual quotes

2026 Subaru Forester

PremiumUsed
$37,136
$1,295doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Subaru Forester

TouringNew2 quotes
$46,001
$1,295doc feeNo add-onsSaved $907
View 2 Quotes →

2019 Subaru Outback

2.5i LimitedUsed
$22,338
$1,295doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Subaru Forester

New2 quotes
$42,939
$1,295doc fee—Saved $1,064
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Subaru Crosstrek

2 quotes
$40,964
$1,295doc fee—Saved $3,819
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Subaru Forester

New
$43,050
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $1,498
2 quotes

Tips for Subaru of Jacksonville

  • Doc fee is $327 above FL average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • 2 of 9 quotes included $2,995 in add-ons (Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Subaru of Jacksonville charge?

Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Subaru of Jacksonville charges a $1,295 documentation fee and averages $333 in dealer add-ons when present. Subaru of Jacksonville earns Transparency Grade B (80/100).

What is Subaru of Jacksonville's doc fee?

Subaru of Jacksonville charges a typical documentation fee of $1,295. The FL average is $968. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Subaru of Jacksonville add mandatory add-ons?

Subaru of Jacksonville adds an average of $333 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 Subaru of Jacksonville a good dealer?

Subaru of Jacksonville has a transparency score of 80/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Subaru of Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
67
Add-on Behavior (30%)
87
Price Accuracy (30%)
79
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,295
FL avg$968
National avg$404

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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