A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Honda of Stevens Creek 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 10 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · San Jose, CA
Collected Sep 19, 2025Apr 16, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Location

San Jose, CA

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The full story

Why Honda of Stevens Creek earned this grade

Between September 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 10 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 are the exception, not the rule

Only 30% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,264 when present. Most shoppers here never see 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.

10 verified OTD quotes from Honda of Stevens Creek

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

7 vehicle transactions10 individual quotes

2026 Honda Pilot

EX-L (A10) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveNew
$48,063
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport-L (eCVT)New
$38,826
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Honda CR-V

EX-L (CVT) 4drNew
$38,903
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport-L (eCVT)New
$44,697
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Touring (eCVT)Used3 quotes
$29,300
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $339
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2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport Touring (eCVT) 4dr All-Wheel Drive2 quotes
$39,786
$85doc fee$1,264add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Honda Prologue

EX 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew
$43,327
$85doc fee$1,264add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $632
6 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Honda of Stevens Creek

  • Minor add-ons (~$379) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • 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.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% 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 is Honda of Stevens Creek's doc fee?

Honda of Stevens Creek charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $84. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Honda of Stevens Creek add mandatory add-ons?

Honda of Stevens Creek adds an average of $379 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 Stevens Creek a good dealer?

Honda of Stevens Creek has a transparency score of 94.6/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 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 Stevens Creek in San Jose, CA, that has meant 10 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
82
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$99
National avg$400

Pulled 10 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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