B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Lou Sobh 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 15 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Cumming, GA
Collected Nov 22, 2025Aug 11, 2026 · Updated Aug 15, 2026

Location

Cumming, GA

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The full story

Why Lou Sobh Honda earned this grade

Between November 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 15 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

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."

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$798 is $31 above the GA average of $767. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

40% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $1,285. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

15 verified OTD quotes from Lou Sobh 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

7 vehicle transactions15 individual quotes

2026 Honda Pilot

EX-L AWDNew2 quotes
$51,000
$798doc feeSaved $1,158
View 2 Quotes →

2019 Subaru Forester

SportUsed2 quotes
$21,353
$798doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,692
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda Civic

SiNew
$40,788
$798doc fee$1,890mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Honda Civic

Sport (CVT) 4dr SedanFE2F5SEWUsed
$29,732
$798doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Civic

Sport (CVT) 4dr SedanFE2F5TEWUsed
$29,465
$798doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Civic Hybrid

New
$35,418
$798doc fee$1,590mandatory
View Quote →

2019 Honda Ridgeline

Sport (A6) All-Wheel Drive Crew CabUsed7 quotes
$20,130
$798doc fee
View 7 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
protection planavg $1,095
4 quotes
cilajet ceramic coatingavg $645
4 quotes
bed lineravg $50
2 quotes
accessoriesavg $325
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Lou Sobh Honda

  • Doc fee is $398 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$514 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is about 9% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Lou Sobh Honda charge?

Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Lou Sobh Honda charges a $798 documentation fee and averages $514 in dealer add-ons when present. Lou Sobh Honda earns Transparency Grade B (89/100).

What is Lou Sobh Honda's doc fee?

Lou Sobh Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $798. The GA average is $767. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Lou Sobh Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Lou Sobh Honda adds an average of $514 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 Lou Sobh Honda a good dealer?

Lou Sobh Honda has a transparency score of 89/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 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 Lou Sobh Honda in Cumming, GA, that has meant 15 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
66
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$798
GA avg$767
National avg$400

Pulled 15 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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