A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Dublin 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.

Strong confidence — based on 30 verified out-the-door quotes and 7 tracked negotiations · Dublin, CA
Collected Nov 4, 2025Aug 23, 2026 · Updated Sep 5, 2026

Location

Dublin, CA

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CarEdge Certified — Dublin Honda, Grade A, score 98 of 100
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One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Dublin Honda qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 98/100 from 30 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Dublin Honda earned this grade

Between November 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 30 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 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $85, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 3% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $3,990 when present. 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 7 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,874 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.

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

30 verified OTD quotes from Dublin 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

16 vehicle transactions30 individual quotes

2023 Honda Pilot

TouringUsed2 quotes
$44,525
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2027 Honda HR-V

EX-LNew2 quotes
$35,530
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $885
View 2 Quotes →

2027 Honda HR-V

-New
$31,102
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Ridgeline

TrailSportNew3 quotes
$46,525
$85doc feeSaved $4,042
View 3 Quotes →

2023 Honda CR-V

EX-LUsed2 quotes
$31,104
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda CR-V

SportNew4 quotes
$41,523
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,664
View 4 Quotes →

2024 Honda CR-V

SportUsed
$33,430
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Toyota RAV4

-Used2 quotes
$34,437
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda Passport

-New2 quotes
$52,049
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,660
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda Pilot

-New
$57,594
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
free accessoriesavg $3,990
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Dublin Honda

  • Minor add-ons (~$133) 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 ($85) is at or below CA average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Dublin Honda charge?

Based on 30 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Dublin Honda charges a $85 documentation fee and averages $133 in dealer add-ons when present. Dublin Honda earns Transparency Grade A (98/100).

What is Dublin Honda's doc fee?

Dublin Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $111. This is based on 30 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Dublin Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Dublin Honda adds an average of $133 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 Dublin Honda a good dealer?

Dublin Honda has a transparency score of 98/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 30 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 Dublin Honda in Dublin, CA, that has meant 30 verified OTD quotes across 7 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%)
98
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
90

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$111
National avg$404

Pulled 30 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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