Transparency Verdict
Interstate Honda 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 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Chehalis, WA
Collected Jan 11, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 · Updated Sep 28, 2026
The full story
Why Interstate Honda earned this grade
Between January 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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.
! Where to push back
2 thingsDoc fee exceeds the state cap
Their typical doc fee of $952.50 is above WA's legal cap of $200. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.
TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $200 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.
Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals
44% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $709. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
9 verified OTD quotes from Interstate Honda
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
6 vehicle transactions — 9 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Interstate Honda
- Doc fee is $738 above WA average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
- Expect ~$709 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
- Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Interstate Honda charge?
Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Interstate Honda charges a $953 documentation fee and averages $709 in dealer add-ons when present. Interstate Honda earns Transparency Grade F (59/100).
What is Interstate Honda's doc fee?
Interstate Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $953. The WA average is $215. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Interstate Honda add mandatory add-ons?
Interstate Honda adds an average of $709 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 Interstate Honda a good dealer?
Interstate Honda has a transparency score of 59/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
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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 Interstate Honda in Chehalis, WA, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to F.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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