F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville earns an F.

Early caution — limited data.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed significant fee, add-on, or markup concerns. This is an early read and the picture may shift as we collect more — get every number in writing.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Fayetteville, NY
Collected May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 · Updated Jul 25, 2026

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

Location

Fayetteville, NY

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The full story

Why Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville earned this grade

Between May 2026 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $547 is above NY's legal cap of $175. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $175 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

1 verified OTD quote from Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville

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 verified quote

2026 Honda Ridgeline

RTLNew
$48,413
$547doc fee$225add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
accessories aw matsavg $225
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($547) is well above average ($224)

Tips for Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville

  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Doc fee ($547) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$225) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville charges a $547 documentation fee and averages $225 in dealer add-ons when present. Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville earns Transparency Grade F (59.8/100).

What is Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville's doc fee?

Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville charges a typical documentation fee of $547. The NY average is $224. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville add mandatory add-ons?

Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville adds an average of $225 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 Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville a good dealer?

Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville has a transparency score of 59.8/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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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 Friendly Honda Of Fayetteville in Fayetteville, NY, that has meant 1 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
68
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
58
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$547
NY avg$224
National avg$400

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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