Transparency Verdict
Honda North Icl 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.
Strong confidence — based on 20 verified out-the-door quotes and 4 tracked negotiations · Danvers, MA
Collected Sep 19, 2025 – Jul 28, 2026 · Updated Aug 15, 2026
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Honda North Icl qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 90/100 from 20 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Honda North Icl earned this grade
Between September 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 20 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $539, their doc fee sits at or just under the MA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 4 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $3,753 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
2 thingsMandatory add-ons show up on most deals
55% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $670. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
The listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 3.2% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,120 in extra fees or markup.
TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.
20 verified OTD quotes from Honda North Icl
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Honda North Icl
- Doc fee ($539) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Minor add-ons (~$369) 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 Honda North Icl charge?
Based on 20 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Honda North Icl charges a $539 documentation fee and averages $369 in dealer add-ons when present. Honda North Icl earns Transparency Grade A (90/100).
What is Honda North Icl's doc fee?
Honda North Icl charges a typical documentation fee of $539. The MA average is $552. This is based on 20 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Honda North Icl add mandatory add-ons?
Honda North Icl adds an average of $369 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 North Icl a good dealer?
Honda North Icl 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 20 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 North Icl in Danvers, MA, that has meant 20 verified OTD quotes across 4 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 20 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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