D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Ed Morse Honda earns a D.

Early caution.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed concerns on fees, add-ons, or markup. The picture may shift as we collect more data — get every number in writing.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation
Collected Dec 13, 2025Dec 13, 2025 · Updated May 1, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

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The full story

Why Ed Morse Honda earned this grade

Between December 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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 0.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$999 is $599 above the national average of $400. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

2 verified OTD quotes from Ed Morse 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

1 vehicle transaction2 individual quotes

2025 Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid

Used2 quotes
$28,500
$999doc fee$1,377add-onsSaved $870
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection packageavg $1,377
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($999) is well above average ($531)

Tips for Ed Morse Honda

  • Doc fee is $599 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $1,377 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Live inventory

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ed Morse Honda's doc fee?

Ed Morse Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The state average is $531. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ed Morse Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Ed Morse Honda adds an average of $1,377 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 Ed Morse Honda a good dealer?

Ed Morse Honda has a transparency score of 65/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Ed Morse Honda, that has meant 2 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
53
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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