A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue 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.

Moderate confidence — based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Bellevue, WA
Collected Dec 5, 2025Aug 14, 2026 · Updated Aug 17, 2026

Location

Bellevue, WA

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CarEdge Certified — Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue, Grade A, score 96 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 96/100 from 12 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue earned this grade

Between December 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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 $200, their doc fee sits at or just under the WA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 17% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $573 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.1% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

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

12 verified OTD quotes from Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue

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

8 vehicle transactions12 individual quotes

2027 Honda HR-V

EX-LNew
$37,353
$200doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Civic

Sport TouringNew
$38,943
$200doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda CR-V

Sport-LNew2 quotes
$45,234
$200doc feeNo add-onsSaved $554
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda Civic

SiNew
$43,486
$200doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Kia Niro

WaveUsed
$30,641
$200doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Toyota RAV4

4D WAGON LE AWD
$33,119
$200doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2019 Toyota TACOMA

4D 4WD DOUBLE CAB V6 SR AUTO4 quotes
$38,287
$200doc feeSaved $1,369
View 4 Quotes →

2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport Touring AWDNew
$46,197
$200doc fee$249mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
guardavg $274
2 quotes
wheel well linersavg $199
1 quote
vin etchavg $399
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($200) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue

  • Minor add-ons (~$96) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($200) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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 fees does Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue charge?

Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue charges a $200 documentation fee and averages $96 in dealer add-ons when present. Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue earns Transparency Grade A (96/100).

What is Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue's doc fee?

Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue charges a typical documentation fee of $200. The WA average is $212. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue add mandatory add-ons?

Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue adds an average of $96 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 Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue a good dealer?

Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue has a transparency score of 96/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 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 Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue in Bellevue, WA, that has meant 12 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
90
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
92

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$200
WA avg$212
National avg$400

Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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