F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Villages Subaru earns an F.

Buyer beware.

We consistently see inflated fees, surprise add-ons, or big gaps between listing and OTD price. If you shop here, bring our data and be ready to walk.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Leesburg, FL
Collected Dec 20, 2025Mar 23, 2026 · Updated Apr 24, 2026

Location

Leesburg, FL

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The full story

Why Villages Subaru earned this grade

Between December 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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

1 thing

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 5 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

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,298 is $307 above the FL average of $991. 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.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 22.1% above the advertised listing — roughly $7,735 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.

5 verified OTD quotes from Villages Subaru

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

2 vehicle transactions5 individual quotes

2026 Subaru Forester

Touring AWD3 quotes
$43,297
$1,298doc feeNo add-onsSaved $9,955
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Subaru Outback

5D WAGON 2.5I LIMITED AWDNew2 quotes
$77,168
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Doc fee ($1,298) is well above average ($499)
High dealer markup (+22.1% above listing)

Tips for Villages Subaru

  • Doc fee is $898 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 22% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Villages Subaru's doc fee?

Villages Subaru charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $499. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Villages Subaru add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Villages Subaru does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Villages Subaru a good dealer?

Villages Subaru has a transparency score of 46/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Villages Subaru in Leesburg, FL, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
20
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
0
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,298
FL avg$991
National avg$400

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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