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Honda Santa Monica earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $135
- Median dealer fees
- 20%
- Quoted add-ons
$18 above CA median
On 3 of 15 quotes, past year
Moderate confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Santa Monica, CAUpdated How we score dealersPart of LAcarGuy Dealership Group
The full story
Why Honda Santa Monica earned this grade
Honda Santa Monica has an A grade based on 15 verified quotes from April through October 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized — All 15 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees. Average confirmed dealer fees were $126.60.
- ✓ Some written prices matched or beat the ad — Of six quotes with selling prices checked against the advertised price, three were within $1. The other three were below the advertised price, by up to $750; none were above it.
Where to push back
Required extras deserve the most attention: three quotes showed required-extra charges, averaging $2,655. Ask for each required extra to be listed in writing and whether it can be removed before agreeing.
Average confirmed dealer fees were $126.60, compared with a Median state fee in CA of $117—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Fees exceeded that reference in 13 of 15 quotes. Ask for the dealer fee and all required extras to be itemized in your written offer.
15 verified OTD quotes from Honda Santa Monica
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All 15 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Honda Santa Monica
- 3 of 15 quotes included add-ons (CLEAR SHIELD, Waypoint GPS, Combo Package), not marked optional.
- 3 of 6 quotes were approximately $348 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Sep to Oct 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Honda Santa Monica charge?
Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Honda Santa Monica charges $135 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $611 when present. Honda Santa Monica earns Transparency Grade A (97/100).
Does Honda Santa Monica add dealer add-ons?
Honda Santa Monica adds an average of $611 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 3 of 15 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Does Honda Santa Monica's advertised price include all required charges?
On 3 of the 6 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. On the other 3 it was about $348 higher, mostly add-ons.
Is Honda Santa Monica a good dealership?
Honda Santa Monica has a transparency score of 97/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Honda Santa Monica?
CarEdge reviews Honda Santa Monica on 15 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (97/100), with dealer fees of $135 versus a CA median of $117. On 3 of the 6 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. Quoted add-ons appeared on 3 of 15 quotes in the past year.
Is Honda Santa Monica a transparent Honda dealer in Santa Monica?
Yes. Honda Santa Monica holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (97/100), based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Honda Santa Monica compare to other Honda dealers?
You can compare Honda Santa Monica's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Honda dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Honda dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Honda Dealerships in Los Angeles, Best Honda Dealerships in Oxnard-Ventura, Best Honda Dealerships in California and Best Honda Dealerships in the US rank Honda dealers on the same data.
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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 Santa Monica in Santa Monica, CA, that has meant 15 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 5 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
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Graded on 15 quotes from the past year (15 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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