Transparency Verdict
Kunes Honda Of Sycamore 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.
Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Sycamore, IL
Collected Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026 · Updated Sep 22, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Kunes Honda Of Sycamore qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 95/100 from 2 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Kunes Honda Of Sycamore earned this grade
Between September 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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
2 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$189 is $176 below the IL average of $364. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
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."
2 verified OTD quotes from Kunes Honda Of Sycamore
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At a Glance
Tips for Kunes Honda Of Sycamore
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($189) is at or below IL average. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Kunes Honda Of Sycamore charge?
Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Kunes Honda Of Sycamore charges a $189 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Kunes Honda Of Sycamore earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).
What is Kunes Honda Of Sycamore's doc fee?
Kunes Honda Of Sycamore charges a typical documentation fee of $189. The IL average is $364. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Kunes Honda Of Sycamore add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Kunes Honda Of Sycamore does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Kunes Honda Of Sycamore a good dealer?
Kunes Honda Of Sycamore has a transparency score of 95/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 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 Kunes Honda Of Sycamore in Sycamore, IL, that has meant 2 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
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