F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Honda of Port Richey earns an F.

Buyer beware.

We consistently see inflated fees, surprise add-ons, or big gaps between listing and OTD price. If you shop here, bring our data and be ready to walk.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Port Richey, FL
Collected Sep 27, 2025Mar 23, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026

Location

Port Richey, FL

The full story

Why Honda of Port Richey earned this grade

Between September 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,298 is $313 above the FL average of $985. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

78% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,153. 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.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 10.3% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,605 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.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

9 verified OTD quotes from Honda of Port Richey

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 transactions9 individual quotes

2012 Honda Odyssey

5dr Touring2 quotes
$11,762
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Honda CR-V

5D WAGON HYBRID SPORT-L 2WD2 quotes
$38,800
$1,298doc fee$495add-onsSaved $1,619
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport-L AWDNew
$46,980
$1,298doc fee$1,693add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Honda CR-V

EX-L AWDUsed
$33,691
$1,298doc fee$100add-ons

2023 Honda Pilot

5D WAGON EX-L 2WDUsed2 quotes
$38,483
$1,298doc fee$995add-onsSaved $1,060
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport Touring AWDNew
$47,196
$1,298doc fee$798add-ons

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $996
8 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($1,298) is well above average ($605)
High dealer markup (+10.3% above listing)

Tips for Honda of Port Richey

  • Doc fee is $898 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Expect ~$897 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is 10% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
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Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honda of Port Richey's doc fee?

Honda of Port Richey charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $605. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Honda of Port Richey add mandatory add-ons?

Honda of Port Richey adds an average of $897 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 Port Richey a good dealer?

Honda of Port Richey has a transparency score of 43.8/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Port Richey in Port Richey, FL, that has meant 9 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 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
31
Add-on Behavior (30%)
43
Price Accuracy (30%)
39
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,298
FL avg$985
National avg$400

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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