B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Livermore Honda earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Moderate confidence — based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Livermore, CA
Collected Dec 14, 2025Apr 29, 2026 · Updated Apr 30, 2026

Location

Livermore, CA

The full story

Why Livermore Honda earned this grade

Between December 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 14 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 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $85, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,517 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Add-ons show up on most deals

43% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $593. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

14 verified OTD quotes from Livermore 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

4 vehicle transactions14 individual quotes

2025 Honda Pilot

TouringUsed7 quotes
$53,517
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,575
View 7 Quotes →

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport Touring (eCVT) 4dr All-WheelNew2 quotes
$45,958
$85doc fee$198add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2020 Volvo XC90

3 quotes
$35,192
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,076
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Honda Passport

2 quotes
$57,804
$85doc fee$400add-onsSaved $3,901
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
wheel locksavg $182
6 quotes
2
trunk trayavg $242
3 quotes
3
floor matsavg $249
3 quotes
4
paint protectionavg $995
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Livermore Honda

  • Minor add-ons (~$254) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Livermore Honda's doc fee?

Livermore Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $99. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Livermore Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Livermore Honda adds an average of $254 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 Livermore Honda a good dealer?

Livermore Honda has a transparency score of 88.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 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 Livermore Honda in Livermore, CA, that has meant 14 verified OTD quotes across 3 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
74
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
64

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$99
National avg$400

Pulled 14 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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