C

Honda of Danbury earns a C.

Expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here save money.

$699
Doc fee

$61 below CT avg

29%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 7 recent quotes

7
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Price negotiated down on 2 cars

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Location

Danbury, CT

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The full story

Why Honda of Danbury earned this grade

Between August 2025 and November 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $699, their doc fee sits at or just under the CT average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 29% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $78. Most shoppers here never see one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 10.9% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,815 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

7 verified OTD quotes from Honda of Danbury

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

5 vehicle transactions — 7 individual quotes

2024 Honda CR-V

SportUsed2 quotes
$34,198
$699doc feeNo add-onsSaved $845
View 2 Quotes →

2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid

$50,911
$175doc fee$268mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Honda Pilot

2 quotes
$39,008
$699doc feeNo add-onsSaved $21,428
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda CR-V HYBRID

New
$53,840
$699doc fee$279mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Honda Passport

Used
$50,535
$699doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
accessoriesavg $268
1 quote
floor matsavg $279
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($699) is at or below average
High dealer markup (+10.9% above listing)

Tips for Honda of Danbury

  • 2 of 7 quotes included $547 in add-ons (Accessories, Floor Mats), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is 11% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($699) is at or below CT average. One less thing to negotiate.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Honda of Danbury charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Honda of Danbury charges a $699 documentation fee and averages $78 in dealer add-ons when present. Honda of Danbury earns Transparency Grade C (75/100).

What is the doc fee at Honda of Danbury?

Honda of Danbury charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The CT average is $760. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Honda of Danbury add dealer add-ons?

Honda of Danbury adds an average of $78 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 7 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 of Danbury a good dealership?

Honda of Danbury has a transparency score of 75/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Honda of Danbury?

CarEdge reviews Honda of Danbury on 7 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (75/100), with a typical doc fee of $699 versus a CT average of $760. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 7 recent quotes.

Is Honda of Danbury a transparent Honda dealer in Danbury?

Honda of Danbury is about average. Honda of Danbury holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (75/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other Honda dealers nearby before you buy.

How does Honda of Danbury compare to other Honda dealers?

You can compare Honda of Danbury'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 Poughkeepsie, Best Honda Dealerships in Hartford, Best Honda Dealerships in Connecticut 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 of Danbury in Danbury, CT, that has meant 7 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
83
Price Accuracy (30%)
35
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$699
CT avg$760
National avg$404

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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