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Berlin City Honda of Portland earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $799
- Median dealer fees
- 43%
- Quoted add-ons
$200 above ME median
On 3 of 7 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)South Portland, MEUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Berlin City Honda of Portland earned this grade
Berlin City Honda Of Portland has a B grade based on 7 verified quotes from December 2025 through August 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Selling prices matched the ads in two written offers. In both, the vehicle selling price was within $1 of the advertised price.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $799 across all seven quotes, compared with the Median state fee of $599 in Maine. That median is the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Ask the dealer to explain its fees and confirm the total in writing.
Required extras averaged $439 in the five quotes with those amounts; three quotes showed a required-extra charge above $0. Ask which extras are required, whether any can be removed, and request an itemized written offer before agreeing.
7 verified OTD quotes from Berlin City Honda of Portland
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
All 7 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Berlin City Honda of Portland
- 3 of 7 quotes included add-ons (LoJack GPS, Appearance Care), not marked optional.
- Total dealer fees are slightly above the state median. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Jul to Aug 2026.
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On the lot right now
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Berlin City Honda of Portland charge?
Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Berlin City Honda of Portland charges $799 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $314 when present. Berlin City Honda of Portland earns Transparency Grade B (88/100).
Does Berlin City Honda of Portland add dealer add-ons?
Berlin City Honda of Portland adds an average of $314 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 3 of 7 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Does Berlin City Honda of Portland's advertised price include all required charges?
On 1 of the 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. On the other quote it was about $898 higher, mostly add-ons.
Is Berlin City Honda of Portland a good dealership?
Berlin City Honda of Portland has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Berlin City Honda of Portland?
CarEdge reviews Berlin City Honda of Portland on 7 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (88/100), with dealer fees of $799 versus an ME median of $599. On 1 of the 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. Quoted add-ons appeared on 3 of 7 quotes in the past year.
Is Berlin City Honda of Portland a transparent Honda dealer in South Portland?
Yes. Berlin City Honda of Portland holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (88/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Berlin City Honda of Portland compare to other Honda dealers?
You can compare Berlin City Honda of Portland's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Honda dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Honda dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Honda Dealerships in the US ranks Honda 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 Berlin City Honda of Portland in South Portland, ME, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 3 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
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Graded on 7 quotes from the past year (7 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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