A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Penske Honda Ontario 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 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Ontario, CA
Collected Dec 24, 2025Aug 26, 2026 · Updated Sep 7, 2026

Location

Ontario, CA

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CarEdge Certified — Penske Honda Ontario, Grade A, score 90 of 100
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One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Penske Honda Ontario qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 90/100 from 11 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Penske Honda Ontario earned this grade

Between December 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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 genuinely reasonable

$8 is $104 below the CA average of $112. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 18% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $455 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.

11 verified OTD quotes from Penske Honda Ontario

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

7 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2023 Honda Ridgeline

RTLUsed
$33,079
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Toyota RAV4

XLE PremiumUsed
$34,527
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda CR-V

Sport-LNew4 quotes
$44,800
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,257
View 4 Quotes →

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport
$41,152
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Accord Hybrid

SportNew
$29,740
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport

Hybrid SportNew
$29,980
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Civic Sedan

SiNew2 quotes
$36,105
doc fee$455mandatory
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
protection planavg $455
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($8) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Penske Honda Ontario

  • Minor add-ons (~$83) 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 ($8) is at or below CA average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

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 Penske Honda Ontario charge?

Based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Penske Honda Ontario charges a $8 documentation fee and averages $83 in dealer add-ons when present. Penske Honda Ontario earns Transparency Grade A (90/100).

What is Penske Honda Ontario's doc fee?

Penske Honda Ontario charges a typical documentation fee of $8. The CA average is $112. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Penske Honda Ontario add mandatory add-ons?

Penske Honda Ontario adds an average of $83 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 Penske Honda Ontario a good dealer?

Penske Honda Ontario has a transparency score of 90/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 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 Penske Honda Ontario in Ontario, CA, that has meant 11 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
89
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
36

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$8
CA avg$112
National avg$404

Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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