F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Honda of the Avenues 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 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Jacksonville, FL
Collected Dec 20, 2025Dec 26, 2025 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Location

Jacksonville, FL

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The full story

Why Honda of the Avenues earned this grade

Between December 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$0 is $986 below the FL average of $986. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

2 things

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $14,995. 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 28.9% above the advertised listing — roughly $10,115 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.

4 verified OTD quotes from Honda of the Avenues

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

1 vehicle transaction4 individual quotes

2026 Honda Prelude

Base 2dr HatchbackNew4 quotes
$53,739
doc fee$14,995add-onsSaved $9,847
View 4 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $14,995
4 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
High add-ons averaging $14,995
High dealer markup (+28.9% above listing)

Tips for Honda of the Avenues

  • This dealer often adds $14,995 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 29% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honda of the Avenues's doc fee?

Honda of the Avenues charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The FL average is $499. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Honda of the Avenues add mandatory add-ons?

Honda of the Avenues adds an average of $14,995 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 the Avenues a good dealer?

Honda of the Avenues has a transparency score of 30/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 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 the Avenues in Jacksonville, FL, that has meant 4 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
0
Price Accuracy (30%)
0
Data Quality (10%)
0

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
FL avg$986
National avg$400

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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