Transparency Verdict
Ourisman Honda of Bethesda 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.
Strong confidence — based on 30 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Bethesda, MD
Collected Aug 13, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026
The full story
Why Ourisman Honda of Bethesda earned this grade
Between August 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 30 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
2 thingsThe 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."
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $974 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
2 thingsDoc fee is slightly padded
$800 is $25 above the MD average of $775. 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.
Add-ons show up on most deals
37% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,531. 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.
30 verified OTD quotes from Ourisman Honda of Bethesda
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
14 vehicle transactions — 30 individual quotes
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Ourisman Honda of Bethesda
- Doc fee is $400 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Expect ~$561 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
- Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- 30 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ourisman Honda of Bethesda's doc fee?
Ourisman Honda of Bethesda charges a typical documentation fee of $800. The MD average is $775. This is based on 30 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Ourisman Honda of Bethesda add mandatory add-ons?
Ourisman Honda of Bethesda adds an average of $561 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 Ourisman Honda of Bethesda a good dealer?
Ourisman Honda of Bethesda 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 30 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 Ourisman Honda of Bethesda in Bethesda, MD, that has meant 30 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 30 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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