Transparency Verdict
Key Acura Of Portsmouth earns an A.
Promising early read.
The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.
Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes · Portsmouth, NH
Collected Dec 30, 2025 – Apr 27, 2026 · Updated Aug 25, 2026
Key Acura Of Portsmouth guarantees how this goes.
CarEdge Certified dealers are A-grade dealers who go further. Key Acura Of Portsmouth commits to the experience below and is verified by CarEdge every month.
- All-in out-the-door price up frontYou see the full number before you visit. No fees that appear at signing.
- No surprise add-onsNo mandatory add-ons or markups sprung on you in the finance office.
- Fast, real answersActual numbers when you ask, not "come in and we will talk."
- An honest, no-pressure experienceStraightforward and respectful, in and out, no games.
Every quote from this dealer comes on a verified CarEdge out-the-door worksheet, so the number you see is the number you pay.
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought.
The full story
Why Key Acura Of Portsmouth earned this grade
Between December 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
3 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$350 is $235 below the NH average of $584. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
Mandatory add-ons are the exception
Only 25% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $399 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.
The price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
4 verified OTD quotes from Key Acura Of Portsmouth
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 transactions — 4 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Key Acura Of Portsmouth
- Minor add-ons (~$100) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($350) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Key Acura Of Portsmouth charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Key Acura Of Portsmouth charges a $350 documentation fee and averages $100 in dealer add-ons when present. Key Acura Of Portsmouth earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).
What is Key Acura Of Portsmouth's doc fee?
Key Acura Of Portsmouth charges a typical documentation fee of $350. The NH average is $584. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Key Acura Of Portsmouth add mandatory add-ons?
Key Acura Of Portsmouth adds an average of $100 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 Key Acura Of Portsmouth a good dealer?
Key Acura Of Portsmouth has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. 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.
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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 Key Acura Of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, NH, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes 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 A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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