D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Leith Honda earns a D.

Early caution.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed concerns on fees, add-ons, or markup. The picture may shift as we collect more data — get every number in writing.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Raleigh, NC
Collected Oct 20, 2025Oct 20, 2025 · Updated May 3, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Raleigh, NC

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The full story

Why Leith Honda earned this grade

Between October 2025 and October 2025, 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

1 thing

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$698 is $100 below the NC average of $798. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 12.5% above the advertised listing — roughly $4,375 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

2 verified OTD quotes from Leith 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

1 vehicle transaction2 individual quotes

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

S 4dr Front-wheel DriveUsed2 quotes
$11,701
$698doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,024
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $995
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($698) is at or below average
High dealer markup (+12.5% above listing)

Tips for Leith Honda

  • Dealer markup is 13% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($698) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$498) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leith Honda's doc fee?

Leith Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $698. The NC average is $798. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Leith Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Leith Honda adds an average of $498 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 Leith Honda a good dealer?

Leith Honda has a transparency score of 67.3/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Leith Honda in Raleigh, NC, that has meant 2 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
21
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$698
NC avg$798
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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