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B

Honda of Hackettstown earns a B.

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

$799
Doc fee

$67 above NJ avg

71%
Dealer add-ons

On 5 of 7 recent quotes

7
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Price negotiated down on 3 cars

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Why Honda of Hackettstown earned this grade

Between June 2026 and August 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

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $799, their doc fee is within $67 of the NJ average of $732. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.1% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $538 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 many deals

57% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $250. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

7 verified OTD quotes from Honda of Hackettstown

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

3 vehicle transactions — 7 individual quotes

2026 Honda CR-V

TrailSportNew2 quotes
$41,950
$799doc fee—Saved $500
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Honda Civic Hatchback

SportUsed3 quotes
$32,290
$799doc fee—Saved $863
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Honda CR-V

EX-LNew2 quotes
$39,250
$799doc fee—Saved $250
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
smart auto care etchavg $189
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
smart auto care etchavg $189
4 quotes
honda of hackettstown advantageavg $995
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Honda of Hackettstown

  • 4 of 7 quotes included $1,751 in add-ons (Smart Auto Care Etch, HONDA OF HACKETTSTOWN ADVANTAGE), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Honda of Hackettstown charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Honda of Hackettstown charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $250 in dealer add-ons when present. Honda of Hackettstown earns Transparency Grade B (88/100).

What is the doc fee at Honda of Hackettstown?

Honda of Hackettstown charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NJ average is $732. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Honda of Hackettstown add dealer add-ons?

Honda of Hackettstown adds an average of $250 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 5 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 Hackettstown a good dealership?

Honda of Hackettstown has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Honda of Hackettstown?

CarEdge reviews Honda of Hackettstown on 7 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (88/100), with a typical doc fee of $799 versus an NJ average of $732. Dealer add-ons appeared on 5 of 7 recent quotes.

Is Honda of Hackettstown a transparent Honda dealer in Hackettstown?

Yes. Honda of Hackettstown holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (88/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Honda of Hackettstown compare to other Honda dealers?

You can compare Honda of Hackettstown'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 Allentown, Best Honda Dealerships in New York City, Best Honda Dealerships in New Jersey 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 Hackettstown in Hackettstown, NJ, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes across 3 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%)
93
Add-on Behavior (30%)
66
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
NJ avg$732
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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