A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Krause Honda South earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Morrow, GA
Collected Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026 · Updated Sep 29, 2026

Location

Morrow, GA

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CarEdge Certified — Krause Honda South, Grade A, score 90 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Krause Honda South qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 90/100 from 5 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Krause Honda South earned this grade

Between August 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 5 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$998 is $205 above the GA average of $793. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.6% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,610 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

5 verified OTD quotes from Krause Honda South

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

4 vehicle transactions — 5 individual quotes

2026 Honda Civic

LXNew
$29,130
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2027 Honda HR-V

EX-LNew2 quotes
$33,500
$998doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,547
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Mazda CX-5

S Carbon EditionUsed
$27,828
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Honda CR-V

SportUsed
$31,790
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected

Tips for Krause Honda South

  • Doc fee ($998) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Krause Honda South charge?

Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Krause Honda South charges a $998 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Krause Honda South earns Transparency Grade A (90/100).

What is Krause Honda South's doc fee?

Krause Honda South charges a typical documentation fee of $998. The GA average is $793. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Krause Honda South add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Krause Honda South does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Krause Honda South a good dealer?

Krause Honda South has a transparency score of 90/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 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 Krause Honda South in Morrow, GA, that has meant 5 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 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
80
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
87
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$998
GA avg$793
National avg$404

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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