Transparency Verdict
O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington 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.
Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Bloomington, IL
Collected Jul 21, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026 · Updated Aug 27, 2026
The full story
Why O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington earned this grade
Between July 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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 thingThe 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 thingsDoc fee exceeds the state cap
Their typical doc fee of $378 is above IL's legal cap of $378. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.
TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $378 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.
Add-ons are baked into almost every deal
80% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove, averaging $249. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.
TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything, and ask them to justify every "required" charge in writing.
5 verified OTD quotes from O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington
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
2 vehicle transactions — 5 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington
- Minor add-ons (~$199) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- Doc fee ($378) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington charges a $378 documentation fee and averages $199 in dealer add-ons when present. O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington earns Transparency Grade B (85/100).
What is O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington's doc fee?
O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington charges a typical documentation fee of $378. The IL average is $365. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington add mandatory add-ons?
O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington adds an average of $199 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 O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington a good dealer?
O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington has a transparency score of 85/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 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 O'Brien Honda Of Bloomington in Bloomington, IL, that has meant 5 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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