Transparency Verdict
Columbia Gorge 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.
Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · The Dalles, OR
Collected Jan 21, 2026 – Mar 6, 2026 · Updated Apr 27, 2026
The full story
Why Columbia Gorge Honda earned this grade
Between January 2026 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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 thingsAdd-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 25% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,422 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.
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 thingDoc fee is slightly padded
$250 is $15 above the OR average of $235. 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.
4 verified OTD quotes from Columbia Gorge 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
3 vehicle transactions — 4 individual quotes
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Columbia Gorge Honda
- Minor add-ons (~$356) 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 ($250) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
On the lot right now
Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.
Current Inventory
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Median Price
28
Median Days Listed
15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Gorge Honda's doc fee?
Columbia Gorge Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $250. The OR average is $145. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Columbia Gorge Honda add mandatory add-ons?
Columbia Gorge Honda adds an average of $356 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 Columbia Gorge Honda a good dealer?
Columbia Gorge Honda has a transparency score of 92.4/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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 Columbia Gorge Honda in The Dalles, OR, that has meant 4 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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