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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Team Gillman Subaru North earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Houston, TX
Collected Sep 12, 2025Jul 31, 2026 · Updated Aug 15, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

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CarEdge Certified — Team Gillman Subaru North, Grade A, score 95 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Team Gillman Subaru North qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 95/100 from 11 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Team Gillman Subaru North earned this grade

Between September 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $205, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 18% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $995 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

11 verified OTD quotes from Team Gillman Subaru North

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

5 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2026 Subaru Outback

Limited XTNew6 quotes
$44,300
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,063
View 6 Quotes →

2026 Subaru Forester

TouringNew
$42,700
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Subaru Uncharted

GTNew
$46,097
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2019 Subaru Forester

SportUsed
$22,252
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Subaru BRZ

Used2 quotes
$27,979
$225doc fee$995mandatorySaved $858
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
accessoriesavg $995
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($205) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Team Gillman Subaru North

  • Minor add-ons (~$181) 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 ($205) 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Team Gillman Subaru North charge?

Based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Team Gillman Subaru North charges a $205 documentation fee and averages $181 in dealer add-ons when present. Team Gillman Subaru North earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).

What is Team Gillman Subaru North's doc fee?

Team Gillman Subaru North charges a typical documentation fee of $205. The TX average is $229. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Team Gillman Subaru North add mandatory add-ons?

Team Gillman Subaru North adds an average of $181 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 Team Gillman Subaru North a good dealer?

Team Gillman Subaru North has a transparency score of 95/100, 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.

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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 Team Gillman Subaru North in Houston, TX, that has meant 11 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
89
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
82

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$205
TX avg$229
National avg$400

Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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