A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Bernardi Honda 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 1 tracked negotiation · Natick, MA
Collected Feb 11, 2026Aug 13, 2026 · Updated Aug 14, 2026

Location

Natick, MA

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CarEdge Certified — Bernardi Honda, Grade A, score 93 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Bernardi Honda qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 93/100 from 11 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Bernardi Honda earned this grade

Between February 2026 and August 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

2 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $504, their doc fee sits at or just under the MA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

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

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

36% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $465. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

11 verified OTD quotes from Bernardi Honda

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 Honda Passport

TrailSport EliteNew
$54,710
$504doc fee$632mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Honda Ridgeline

TrailSportNew2 quotes
$44,500
$504doc fee$199mandatory
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda Passport

TrailSport EliteNew2 quotes
$53,825
$504doc fee
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Honda Ridgeline

SportUsed
$37,893
$504doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Odyssey

EliteNew5 quotes
$50,451
$504doc feeNo add-onsSaved $239
View 5 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
wheel locksavg $199
1 quote
Mandatory
wheel locksavg $199
3 quotes
all season weather matsavg $284
2 quotes
cargo accessoriesavg $348
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($504) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Bernardi Honda

  • Doc fee ($504) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$169) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Bernardi Honda charge?

Based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Bernardi Honda charges a $504 documentation fee and averages $169 in dealer add-ons when present. Bernardi Honda earns Transparency Grade A (93/100).

What is Bernardi Honda's doc fee?

Bernardi Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $504. The MA average is $553. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Bernardi Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Bernardi Honda adds an average of $169 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 Bernardi Honda a good dealer?

Bernardi Honda has a transparency score of 93/100, 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 Bernardi Honda in Natick, MA, that has meant 11 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 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%)
78
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$504
MA avg$553
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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