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Subaru Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA·11 verified quotes*

Nov 15, 2025Mar 29, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 98.4/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
9%of quotes

Avg $895 when present

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Subaru Santa Monica Review

Based on 11 verified OTD quotes from Nov 2025 to Mar 2026, Subaru Santa Monica earns a Grade A (98.4/100). Their typical doc fee of $85 is at or below the CA average. When present, add-ons average $81, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $2,359.

Price vs. Days on Lot

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

3 negotiable
0d79d158d237d316d$12k$23k$33k$44k$55kDays 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%)
95
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $895 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$101
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

5 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2026 Subaru Forester

Touring 4dr All-Wheel Drive HybridTFMNew2 quotes
$44,692
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2023 Subaru Ascent

Limited 7-Passenger (CVT) 4dr All-WUsed
$36,483
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Subaru Crosstrek

Wilderness 4dr All-Wheel Drive SRINew
$36,590
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Volkswagen Jetta

1.5T Sport (A8) 4dr SedanBU42RSUsed4 quotes
$21,913
$85doc fee$895add-onsSaved $4,108
View 4 Quotes →

2023 Dodge Charger

GT 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive SedanUsed3 quotes
$26,983
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $610
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
lacarguy clear shieldavg $895
1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Subaru Santa Monica's doc fee?

Subaru Santa Monica charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $85. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Subaru Santa Monica add mandatory add-ons?

Subaru Santa Monica adds an average of $81 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 Santa Monica a good dealer?

Subaru Santa Monica has a transparency score of 98.4/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Subaru Santa Monica

  • Minor add-ons (~$81) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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