B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Parkway Honda earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Boston, MA
Collected Aug 6, 2025Aug 20, 2026 · Updated Aug 23, 2026

Location

Boston, MA

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The full story

Why Parkway Honda earned this grade

Between August 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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

$614 is $61 above the MA average of $553. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove, averaging $199. 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.

4 verified OTD quotes from Parkway 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

2 vehicle transactions4 individual quotes

2026 Honda Passport

TrailSport EliteNew3 quotes
$53,503
$649doc fee$199mandatorySaved $1,086
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2025 Honda Pilot

Elite (A10) 4dr All-Wheel Drive YG1H8SKNWNew
$58,286
$509doc fee$199mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
wheel locksavg $199
4 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Parkway Honda

  • Doc fee ($614) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$199) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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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 Parkway Honda charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Parkway Honda charges a $614 documentation fee and averages $199 in dealer add-ons when present. Parkway Honda earns Transparency Grade B (80/100).

What is Parkway Honda's doc fee?

Parkway Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $614. The MA average is $553. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Parkway Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Parkway Honda 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 Parkway Honda a good dealer?

Parkway Honda has a transparency score of 80/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 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 Parkway Honda in Boston, MA, that has meant 4 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
94
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$614
MA avg$553
National avg$404

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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