C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Corwin Honda Colorado Springs earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes · Colorado Springs, CO
Collected Aug 19, 2025Jun 18, 2026 · Updated Jun 24, 2026

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

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The full story

Why Corwin Honda Colorado Springs earned this grade

Between August 2025 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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

1 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.9% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$777 is $136 above the CO average of $641. 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.

Add-ons show up on most deals

56% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $3,436. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

9 verified OTD quotes from Corwin Honda Colorado Springs

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

7 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

2026 Honda CR-V

EX-LNew
$42,391
$799doc fee$1,296add-ons
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2023 Honda Passport

TrailSportUsed
$39,360
$799doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Honda Passport

3 quotes
$59,966
$799doc fee$4,196add-ons
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2026 Honda Prologue

Sport UtilityNew
$55,141
$699doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Honda Pilot

$63,822
$699doc fee$3,294add-ons
View Quote →

2022 Kia Sorento

Used
$27,410
$699doc feeNo add-ons
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2022 Honda HR-V

Used
$25,720
$699doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $250
4 quotes
2
accessoriesavg $3,721
4 quotes
3
accessory 1avg $1,296
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
High add-ons averaging $1,909

Tips for Corwin Honda Colorado Springs

  • This dealer often adds $1,909 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corwin Honda Colorado Springs's doc fee?

Corwin Honda Colorado Springs charges a typical documentation fee of $777. The CO average is $641. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Corwin Honda Colorado Springs add mandatory add-ons?

Corwin Honda Colorado Springs adds an average of $1,909 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 Corwin Honda Colorado Springs a good dealer?

Corwin Honda Colorado Springs has a transparency score of 79.9/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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 Corwin Honda Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, CO, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
86
Add-on Behavior (30%)
47
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$777
CO avg$641
National avg$400

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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