D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Honda of South Miami earns a D.

Proceed with caution.

High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Miami, FL
Collected Dec 11, 2025Mar 7, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026

Location

Miami, FL

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The full story

Why Honda of South Miami earned this grade

Between December 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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 show up on most deals

40% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,398. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.8% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,680 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

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

5 verified OTD quotes from Honda of South Miami

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

4 vehicle transactions5 individual quotes

2026 Honda Ridgeline

Sport AWD
$44,861
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid

4D SEDAN HYBRID TOURING2 quotes
$36,885
$1,298doc fee$800add-onsSaved $1,267
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda Civic Hatchback

Sport CV
$30,980
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Honda CR-V

5D WAGON HYBRID SPORT-L 2WD
$31,899
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $1,398
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($1,298) is well above average ($499)

Tips for Honda of South Miami

  • Expect ~$559 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($1,298) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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 is Honda of South Miami's doc fee?

Honda of South Miami charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $499. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Honda of South Miami add mandatory add-ons?

Honda of South Miami adds an average of $559 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 South Miami a good dealer?

Honda of South Miami has a transparency score of 61.4/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 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 South Miami in Miami, FL, that has meant 5 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
20
Add-on Behavior (30%)
66
Price Accuracy (30%)
85
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

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

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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