B

Honda North earns a B.

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

$599
Doc fee

$43 above MA avg

63%
Dealer add-ons

On 10 of 16 recent quotes

17
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 5 cars

Moderate confidenceDanvers, MAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Penske Automotive Group Inc.

Location

Danvers, MA

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The full story

Why Honda North earned this grade

Between December 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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 $599, their doc fee is within $43 of the MA average of $556. 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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,116 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

63% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $211. Plan on seeing them on your quote.

TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.

16 verified OTD quotes from Honda North

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 transactions — 16 individual quotes

2026 Honda Ridgeline

BLACK EDITIONNew2 quotes
$43,475
$599doc fee$199mandatorySaved $211
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Honda Ridgeline

Black EditionUsed2 quotes
$37,291
$599doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,237
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda Civic Hatchback

Sport TouringNew
$35,717
$599doc fee$199mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Honda Civic

SI3 quotes
$32,999
$599doc fee—Saved $1,481
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Honda Odyssey

Elite Auto
$51,882
$599doc fee$199mandatory
View Quote →

2022 Ford Explorer

XLT4 quotes
$35,638
$599doc fee—Saved $1,911
View 4 Quotes →

2025 Honda Pilot

EX-L AWD
$47,508
$599doc fee$199mandatory
View Quote →

2022 Honda CR-V

EX-L2 quotes
$30,217
$599doc fee—Saved $740
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
wheel locksavg $199
8 quotes
paint protectionavg $599
3 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Honda North

  • 10 of 16 quotes included $3,389 in add-ons (Wheel Locks, Paint Protection), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Honda North charge?

Based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Honda North charges a $599 documentation fee and averages $211 in dealer add-ons when present. Honda North earns Transparency Grade B (87/100).

What is the doc fee at Honda North?

Honda North charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The MA average is $556. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Honda North add dealer add-ons?

Honda North adds an average of $211 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 10 of 16 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 Honda North a good dealership?

Honda North has a transparency score of 87/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Honda North?

CarEdge reviews Honda North on 17 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (87/100), with a typical doc fee of $599 versus an MA average of $556. Dealer add-ons appeared on 10 of 16 recent quotes.

Is Honda North a transparent Honda dealer in Danvers?

Yes. Honda North holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (87/100), based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Honda North compare to other Honda dealers?

You can compare Honda North'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 Boston, Best Honda Dealerships in Massachusetts 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 Honda North in Danvers, MA, that has meant 17 verified OTD quotes across 5 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%)
96
Add-on Behavior (30%)
61
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$599
MA avg$556
National avg$404

Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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