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Honda Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA·14 verified quotes*

Jul 25, 2025Oct 15, 2025· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 85.9/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
29%of quotes

Avg $3,797 when present

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Honda Santa Monica Review

Based on 14 verified OTD quotes from Jul 2025 to Oct 2025, Honda Santa Monica earns a Grade B (85.9/100). Their typical doc fee of $85 is at or below the CA average. Add-ons average $1,085 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $4,860.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

3 negotiable
0d73d146d219d292d$11k$22k$33k$44k$56kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
73
Price Accuracy (30%)
80
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $3,797 when present
  • Fees average 5.4% above listing (~$1,890 on a $35k vehicle) — typical

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$101
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

5 vehicle transactions14 individual quotes

2022 Toyota RAV4

XLE (A8) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveUsed
$28,252
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2022 Toyota RAV4

XLE (A8) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveUsed7 quotes
$28,252
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $5,700
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2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport-L (eCVT) 4dr Front-Wheel DrivRS5H85J XWUsed3 quotes
$40,480
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,019
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Honda CR-V

EX-L (CVT) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveRS3H7TJ WNew2 quotes
$38,832
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Honda Odyssey

Sport (A10)Used
$40,595
$85doc fee$2,294add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
gapavg $1,200
2 quotes
2
service contractavg $4,500
2 quotes
3
clear shieldavg $499
2 quotes
4
batteries 4 lifeavg $995
1 quote
5
waypoint gpsavg $1,795
1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honda Santa Monica's doc fee?

Honda Santa Monica charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $85. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Honda Santa Monica add mandatory add-ons?

Honda Santa Monica adds an average of $1,085 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 Santa Monica a good dealer?

Honda Santa Monica has a transparency score of 85.9/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
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Tips for Honda Santa Monica

  • This dealer often adds $1,085 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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