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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha 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 10 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Kenosha, WI
Collected Nov 8, 2025Aug 14, 2026 · Updated Aug 14, 2026

Location

Kenosha, WI

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CarEdge Certified — Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha, Grade A, score 96 of 100
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One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 96/100 from 10 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha earned this grade

Between November 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 10 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 20% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $259 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$399 is $1 above the WI average of $398. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

10 verified OTD quotes from Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha

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 transactions10 individual quotes

2026 Subaru Outback

Touring XTNew2 quotes
$49,053
$399doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Subaru Crosstrek

PremiumNew2 quotes
$29,300
$399doc fee$259mandatorySaved $373
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Subaru Outback

WildernessUsed3 quotes
$37,371
$399doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,007
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Subaru Ascent

Onyx Edition-TouringUsed2 quotes
$49,402
$399doc feeNo add-onsSaved $98
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Subaru Forester

New
$43,576
$399doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
all weather mats/cargo trayavg $259
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha

  • Minor add-ons (~$52) 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 ($399) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha charge?

Based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha charges a $399 documentation fee and averages $52 in dealer add-ons when present. Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha earns Transparency Grade A (96/100).

What is Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha's doc fee?

Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha charges a typical documentation fee of $399. The WI average is $398. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha add mandatory add-ons?

Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha adds an average of $52 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 Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha a good dealer?

Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha has a transparency score of 96/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 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 Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha in Kenosha, WI, that has meant 10 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
88
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$399
WI avg$398
National avg$400

Pulled 10 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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