B

Herson's Honda earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$800
Doc fee

$8 above MD avg

7%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 15 recent quotes

15
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 1 car

Moderate confidenceRockville, MDUpdated How we score dealers

Location

Rockville, MD

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The full story

Why Herson's Honda earned this grade

Between October 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 15 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

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $800, their doc fee is within $8 of the MD average of $792. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 7% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $11. 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."

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

15 verified OTD quotes from Herson's 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

13 vehicle transactions — 15 individual quotes

2026 Honda CR-V HYBRID

Sport-LNew
$41,500
$800doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport-LNew
$46,568
$0doc fee$165mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Honda CR-V

Sport TouringNew2 quotes
$45,097
$0doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,498
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Honda Civic

SportUsed2 quotes
$27,684
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda PILOT

New
$52,264
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda CIVIC HYBRID

New
$34,817
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Honda CIVIC TYPE R

TYPE RNew
$48,984
$0doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Honda PILOT

New
$59,822
$0doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Honda PROLOGUE

New
$50,582
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2022 Honda ACCORD

SEDANUsed
$28,600
$0doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
wheel locksavg $165
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Herson's Honda

  • 1 of 15 quotes included $165 in add-ons (Wheel Locks), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Herson's Honda charge?

Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Herson's Honda charges a $800 documentation fee and averages $11 in dealer add-ons when present. Herson's Honda earns Transparency Grade B (89/100).

What is the doc fee at Herson's Honda?

Herson's Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $800. The MD average is $792. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Herson's Honda add dealer add-ons?

Herson's Honda adds an average of $11 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 15 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Herson's Honda a good dealership?

Herson's Honda has a transparency score of 89/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Herson's Honda?

CarEdge reviews Herson's Honda on 15 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (89/100), with a typical doc fee of $800 versus an MD average of $792. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 15 recent quotes.

Is Herson's Honda a transparent Honda dealer in Rockville?

Yes. Herson's Honda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (89/100), based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Herson's Honda compare to other Honda dealers?

You can compare Herson's Honda's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Honda dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Honda dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Honda Dealerships in Washington DC, Best Honda Dealerships in Baltimore, Best Honda Dealerships in Maryland and Best Honda Dealerships in the US rank Honda dealers on the same data.

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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 Herson's Honda in Rockville, MD, that has meant 15 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deal 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%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
96
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
7

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$800
MD avg$792
National avg$404

Pulled 15 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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