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Curtiss Ryan Honda earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$599
Doc fee

$150 below CT avg

33%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 3 recent quotes

3
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 1 car

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The full story

Why Curtiss Ryan Honda earned this grade

Between April 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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

3 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$599 is $150 below the CT average of $749. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Add-ons offered — none required

This dealer includes optional add-ons in 33% of quotes, but none are mandatory — you can ask to remove any of them.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.8% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

3 verified OTD quotes from Curtiss Ryan 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

2 vehicle transactions — 3 individual quotes

2023 Honda Ridgeline

RTL-EUsed2 quotes
$39,999
$599doc feeNo add-onsSaved $346
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2020 Honda Ridgeline

RTL-EUsed
$29,489
$599doc feeNo mandatory add-ons$199optional
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Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
vin etchavg $199
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($599) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Curtiss Ryan Honda

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($599) is at or below CT average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Curtiss Ryan Honda charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Curtiss Ryan Honda charges a $599 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Curtiss Ryan Honda earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).

What is the doc fee at Curtiss Ryan Honda?

Curtiss Ryan Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The CT average is $749. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Curtiss Ryan Honda add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Curtiss Ryan Honda typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 3 recent verified quotes.

Is Curtiss Ryan Honda a good dealership?

Curtiss Ryan Honda has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Curtiss Ryan Honda?

CarEdge reviews Curtiss Ryan Honda on 3 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with a typical doc fee of $599 versus a CT average of $749. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 3 recent quotes.

Is Curtiss Ryan Honda a transparent Honda dealer in Shelton?

Yes. Curtiss Ryan Honda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Curtiss Ryan Honda compare to other Honda dealers?

You can compare Curtiss Ryan 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 Hartford 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 Curtiss Ryan Honda in Shelton, CT, that has meant 3 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%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$599
CT avg$749
National avg$404

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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