B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Ken Garff Honda Downtown earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Salt Lake City, UT
Collected Sep 11, 2025Apr 15, 2026 · Updated May 18, 2026

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

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The full story

Why Ken Garff Honda Downtown earned this grade

Between September 2025 and April 2026, 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

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.9% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$449 is $9 above the UT average of $440. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

75% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $973. 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.

4 verified OTD quotes from Ken Garff Honda Downtown

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

3 vehicle transactions4 individual quotes

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

$43,989
$449doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Honda Odyssey

New2 quotes
$54,612
$449doc fee$980add-onsSaved $187
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda CR-V HYBRID

New
$48,712
$449doc fee$960add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $685
3 quotes
2
protection planavg $288
3 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Ken Garff Honda Downtown

  • Expect ~$730 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ken Garff Honda Downtown's doc fee?

Ken Garff Honda Downtown charges a typical documentation fee of $449. The UT average is $440. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ken Garff Honda Downtown add mandatory add-ons?

Ken Garff Honda Downtown adds an average of $730 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 Ken Garff Honda Downtown a good dealer?

Ken Garff Honda Downtown has a transparency score of 83.2/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Ken Garff Honda Downtown in Salt Lake City, UT, 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
45
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$449
UT avg$440
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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