A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Motor Werks 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 14 verified out-the-door quotes · Barrington, IL
Collected Jul 24, 2025Jun 9, 2026 · Updated Jul 25, 2026

Location

Barrington, IL

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CarEdge Certified — Motor Werks Honda, Grade A, score 97 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Motor Werks Honda qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 97/100 from 14 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Motor Werks Honda earned this grade

Between July 2025 and June 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 $342, their doc fee sits at or just under the IL average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 14% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $897 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

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.

14 verified OTD quotes from Motor Werks 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

10 vehicle transactions14 individual quotes

2026 Honda CR-V

Sport TouringNew
$44,640
doc fee$1,595add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Odyssey

EX-LUsed2 quotes
$50,732
$377doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Toyota Crown Signia

XLE AWD (Natl)New
$42,872
$378doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

TrailSport AWDNew
$38,650
$378doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport TouringNew
$45,861
$368doc fee$199add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Passport

TrailSport Elite Blackout
$54,421
$368doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Passport

TrailSport EliteNew2 quotes
$60,340
$368doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda Passport

TrailSport EliteNew2 quotes
$54,007
$368doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Honda Pilot

Touring+New2 quotes
$53,711
$368doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport TouringNew
$44,312
$368doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
perma plate (interior/exterior protection for 5 yrs)avg $1,595
1 quote
2
accessoriesavg $199
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($342) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Motor Werks Honda

  • Minor add-ons (~$128) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($342) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • 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 Motor Werks Honda charge?

Based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Motor Werks Honda charges a $342 documentation fee and averages $128 in dealer add-ons when present. Motor Werks Honda earns Transparency Grade A (96.7/100).

What is Motor Werks Honda's doc fee?

Motor Werks Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $342. The IL average is $371. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Motor Werks Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Motor Werks Honda adds an average of $128 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 Motor Werks Honda a good dealer?

Motor Werks Honda has a transparency score of 96.7/100, earning a Grade A. 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.

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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 Motor Werks Honda in Barrington, IL, that has meant 14 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 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
91
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
93

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$342
IL avg$371
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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