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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Lou Sobh Honda 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.

Moderate confidence — based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Cumming, GA
Collected Nov 22, 2025Aug 16, 2026 · Updated Sep 4, 2026

Location

Cumming, GA

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CarEdge Certified — Lou Sobh Honda, Grade A, score 95 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Lou Sobh Honda qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 95/100 from 16 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Lou Sobh Honda earned this grade

Between November 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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 $798, their doc fee is within $30 of the GA average of $768. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 25% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $1,740 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

16 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

8 vehicle transactions16 individual quotes

2024 Honda Ridgeline

Black EditionUsed
$40,505
$798doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

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 feeNo add-ons
View 7 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
protection planavg $1,095
4 quotes
cilajet ceramic coatingavg $645
4 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Lou Sobh Honda

  • Minor add-ons (~$435) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 8% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Lou Sobh Honda charge?

Based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Lou Sobh Honda charges a $798 documentation fee and averages $435 in dealer add-ons when present. Lou Sobh Honda earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).

What is Lou Sobh Honda's doc fee?

Lou Sobh Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $798. The GA average is $768. This is based on 16 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Lou Sobh Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Lou Sobh Honda adds an average of $435 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 95/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 16 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 16 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
85
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$798
GA avg$768
National avg$404

Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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