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Brown Honda earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $398
- Doc fee
- 14%
- Dealer add-ons
$10 above OH avg
On 2 of 14 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceToledo, OHUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Brown Honda earned this grade
Between August 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 14 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
4 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $398, their doc fee is within $10 of the OH average of $388. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Quoted add-ons are the exception
Only 14% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. 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."
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $733 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.
14 verified OTD quotes from Brown 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
11 vehicle transactions — 14 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Brown Honda
- 2 of 14 quotes included $2 in add-ons (Window Tint), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Brown Honda charge?
Based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Brown Honda charges a $398 documentation fee and averages $0 in dealer add-ons when present. Brown Honda earns Transparency Grade A (96/100).
What is the doc fee at Brown Honda?
Brown Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $398. The OH average is $388. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Brown Honda add dealer add-ons?
Brown Honda adds an average of $0 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 14 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 Brown Honda a good dealership?
Brown Honda 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 14 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Brown Honda?
CarEdge reviews Brown Honda on 14 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (96/100), with a typical doc fee of $398 versus an OH average of $388. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 14 recent quotes.
Is Brown Honda a transparent Honda dealer in Toledo?
Yes. Brown Honda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (96/100), based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Brown Honda compare to other Honda dealers?
You can compare Brown Honda's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 guides Best Honda Dealerships in Toledo, Best Honda Dealerships in Ann Arbor, Best Honda Dealerships in Ohio and Best Honda Dealerships in the US rank 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 Brown Honda in Toledo, OH, that has meant 14 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 A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 14 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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