Transparency Verdict
Gengras Honda Of Rutland 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.
Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Rutland, VT
Collected Oct 8, 2025 – Nov 18, 2025 · Updated Sep 28, 2026
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Gengras Honda Of Rutland qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 90/100 from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Gengras Honda Of Rutland earned this grade
Between October 2025 and November 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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 thingsMandatory add-ons are the exception
Only 17% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $50. Most shoppers here never see one.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 2.7% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is significantly inflated
$799 is $240 above the VT average of $559. 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.
6 verified OTD quotes from Gengras Honda Of Rutland
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 — 6 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Gengras Honda Of Rutland
- Doc fee ($799) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Minor add-ons (~$50) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Gengras Honda Of Rutland charge?
Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Gengras Honda Of Rutland charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $50 in dealer add-ons when present. Gengras Honda Of Rutland earns Transparency Grade A (90/100).
What is Gengras Honda Of Rutland's doc fee?
Gengras Honda Of Rutland charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The VT average is $559. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Gengras Honda Of Rutland add mandatory add-ons?
Gengras Honda Of Rutland adds an average of $50 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 Gengras Honda Of Rutland a good dealer?
Gengras Honda Of Rutland has a transparency score of 90/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 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 Gengras Honda Of Rutland in Rutland, VT, that has meant 6 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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