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Howdyhonda

Austin, TX·27 verified quotes*

Sep 19, 2025Mar 17, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

C
79/100
Doc Fee
$225

TX caps at $225

Add-on Rate
100%of quotes

Avg $961 when present

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Howdyhonda Review

Based on 27 verified OTD quotes from Sep 2025 to Mar 2026, Howdyhonda earns a Grade C (79/100). Their typical doc fee of $225 is at or below the TX average. Add-ons average $961 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $1,398.

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average ($234)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $961 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$234
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

11 vehicle transactions27 individual quotes

2026 Honda CR-V

EX (CVT) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveRS3H4TJWNew3 quotes
$31,870
$225doc fee$998add-onsSaved $130
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2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport-L (eCVT) 4dr Front-Wheel DrivRS5H8TJFWNew2 quotes
$39,231
$225doc fee$998add-ons
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2026 Honda CR-V

EX (CVT) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveNew
$33,671
$225doc fee$998add-ons
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2025 Honda Pilot

Sport (A10)Used2 quotes
$41,000
$225doc fee$998add-onsSaved $1,919
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2026 Honda CR-V

EX-L (CVT) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveRS3H7TJWNew
$38,699
$225doc fee$998add-ons
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2022 Honda Pilot

Black Edition (A9) 4dr All-Wheel DrUsed
$30,152
$225doc fee$998add-ons
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2017 Ford Explorer

Limited 4dr Front-wheel DriveUsed7 quotes
$10,465
$225doc fee$499add-onsSaved $105
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2025 Honda Ridgeline

RTL (A9) All-Wheel Drive Crew CabNew
$43,333
$225doc fee$998add-ons
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2021 Toyota 4Runner

Trail Special Edition (A5) 4dr 4x4Used5 quotes
$34,000
$225doc fee$2add-onsSaved $3,439
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2025 Chevrolet Tahoe

Z71 4dr 4x4Used2 quotes
$73,784
$225doc fee$998add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
permaplateavg $579
25 quotes
2
lojackavg $499
17 quotes
3
tintavg $299
10 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howdyhonda's doc fee?

Howdyhonda charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $499. This is based on 27 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Howdyhonda add mandatory add-ons?

Howdyhonda adds an average of $961 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 Howdyhonda a good dealer?

Howdyhonda has a transparency score of 79/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 27 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Howdyhonda

  • Expect ~$961 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 6% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • 27 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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