B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Honda of Kenosha earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Bristol, WI
Collected Sep 25, 2025Apr 27, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Location

Bristol, WI

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The full story

Why Honda of Kenosha earned this grade

Between September 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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

1 thing

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

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$498 is $74 above the WI average of $424. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

63% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,047. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

8 verified OTD quotes from Honda of Kenosha

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 transactions8 individual quotes

2026 Honda CR-V

Sport TouringUsed5 quotes
$42,217
$498doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,104
View 5 Quotes →

2026 Honda Pilot

Elite
$56,259
$498doc fee$1,047add-ons

2026 Honda Passport

Trailsport Elite2 quotes
$54,632
$498doc fee$1,047add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $1,047
2 quotes
2
protection packageavg $499
2 quotes
3
crystal fusionavg $224
2 quotes
4
theft protectionavg $324
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($498) is well above average ($307)

Tips for Honda of Kenosha

  • Expect ~$654 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is about 8% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honda of Kenosha's doc fee?

Honda of Kenosha charges a typical documentation fee of $498. The WI average is $307. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Honda of Kenosha add mandatory add-ons?

Honda of Kenosha adds an average of $654 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 of Kenosha a good dealer?

Honda of Kenosha has a transparency score of 80/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Kenosha in Bristol, WI, that has meant 8 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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%)
81
Add-on Behavior (30%)
53
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$498
WI avg$424
National avg$400

Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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