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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Honda Of El Cajon Superstore 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 · El Cajon, CA
Collected Nov 20, 2025Aug 18, 2026 · Updated Aug 23, 2026

Location

El Cajon, CA

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CarEdge Certified — Honda Of El Cajon Superstore, Grade A, score 98 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Honda Of El Cajon Superstore qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 98/100 from 12 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Honda Of El Cajon Superstore earned this grade

Between November 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 $85, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons offered — none required

This dealer includes optional add-ons (avg $1,995) in 8% of quotes, but none are mandatory — you can ask to remove any of them.

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.

12 verified OTD quotes from Honda Of El Cajon Superstore

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

6 vehicle transactions12 individual quotes

2026 Honda Civic Hatchback

SportNew2 quotes
$33,957
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $216
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda HR-V

SportNew5 quotes
$30,488
$85doc feeSaved $3,241
View 5 Quotes →

2025 Honda Pilot

TouringUsed
$47,615
$115doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Honda Pilot

SportNew
$47,773
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda CIVIC SEDAN HYBRID

SPORT TOURINGNew2 quotes
$33,333
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid

Sport TouringNew
$37,124
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
honda of el cajon pro packavg $1,995
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Honda Of El Cajon Superstore

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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 Of El Cajon Superstore charge?

Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Honda Of El Cajon Superstore charges a $85 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Honda Of El Cajon Superstore earns Transparency Grade A (98/100).

What is Honda Of El Cajon Superstore's doc fee?

Honda Of El Cajon Superstore charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $110. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Honda Of El Cajon Superstore add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Honda Of El Cajon Superstore does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Honda Of El Cajon Superstore a good dealer?

Honda Of El Cajon Superstore has a transparency score of 98/100, 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 Of El Cajon Superstore in El Cajon, CA, 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%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
83

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$110
National avg$404

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

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