B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Faulkner Honda earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Doylestown, PA
Collected Dec 9, 2025Apr 28, 2026 · Updated Aug 24, 2026

Location

Doylestown, PA

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The full story

Why Faulkner Honda earned this grade

Between December 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $484, their doc fee is within $19 of the PA average of $465. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

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 thing

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

75% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove, averaging $181. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything, and ask them to justify every "required" charge in writing.

8 verified OTD quotes from Faulkner 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

5 vehicle transactions8 individual quotes

2025 Hyundai Tucson

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$36,130
$490doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Honda CR-V

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$38,968
doc fee$125mandatorySaved $77
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2018 Honda Odyssey

EliteUsed
$27,776
$490doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

TrailSport (eCVT) 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew
$40,525
$477doc fee$458mandatory
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2026 Honda Odyssey

Elite Passenger VanRL6H9PKNWNew3 quotes
$52,111
$477doc fee$125mandatorySaved $3,773
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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
wheel locksavg $132
5 quotes
accessoriesavg $125
1 quote
floor matsavg $299
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Faulkner Honda

  • Minor add-ons (~$135) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Faulkner Honda charge?

Based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Faulkner Honda charges a $484 documentation fee and averages $135 in dealer add-ons when present. Faulkner Honda earns Transparency Grade B (86/100).

What is Faulkner Honda's doc fee?

Faulkner Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $484. The PA average is $465. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Faulkner Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Faulkner Honda adds an average of $135 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 Faulkner Honda a good dealer?

Faulkner Honda has a transparency score of 86/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 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 Faulkner Honda in Doylestown, PA, that has meant 8 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
98
Add-on Behavior (30%)
55
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$484
PA avg$465
National avg$404

Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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