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Team Gillman Subaru North earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $225
- Doc fee
- 33%
- Dealer add-ons
$2 below TX avg
On 4 of 12 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceHouston, TXUpdated How we score dealersPart of Team Gillman Auto Group
The full story
Why Team Gillman Subaru North earned this grade
Between September 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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 $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,238 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 thingsQuoted add-ons show up on many deals
33% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $274. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
The listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 6.6% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,310 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.
12 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
8 vehicle transactions — 12 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Team Gillman Subaru North
- 4 of 12 quotes included $3,284 in add-ons (Accessories, Total Financed Aftermarkets:), not marked optional.
- Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +7% 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 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Team Gillman Subaru North charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $274 in dealer add-ons when present. Team Gillman Subaru North earns Transparency Grade B (84/100).
What is the doc fee at Team Gillman Subaru North?
Team Gillman Subaru North charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $227. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Team Gillman Subaru North add dealer add-ons?
Team Gillman Subaru North adds an average of $274 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 4 of 12 recent verified quotes. 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 dealership?
Team Gillman Subaru North has a transparency score of 84/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Team Gillman Subaru North?
CarEdge reviews Team Gillman Subaru North on 12 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (84/100), with a typical doc fee of $225 versus a TX average of $227. Dealer add-ons appeared on 4 of 12 recent quotes.
Is Team Gillman Subaru North a transparent Subaru dealer in Houston?
Yes. Team Gillman Subaru North holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (84/100), based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Team Gillman Subaru North compare to other Subaru dealers?
You can compare Team Gillman Subaru North'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 Houston, Best Subaru Dealerships in Texas 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 Team Gillman Subaru North in Houston, TX, that has meant 12 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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