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Safford Honda Arlington earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $998
- Total dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$3 above VA median
In 11 quotes, past year
Moderate confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Arlington, VAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Safford Automotive Group
The full story
Why Safford Honda Arlington earned this grade
Safford Honda Arlington has 11 verified quotes from February through September 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized — All 11 quotes showed dealer fees fully, with no unclear combined-fee amounts. Average confirmed dealer fees were $857.
Where to push back
Nine of the 11 quotes had dealer fees above Virginia’s Median state fee of $995, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample, even though the average across the 11 quotes was lower. Ask the dealer to explain each fee and whether any can be removed or reduced. Before agreeing, get a written offer that separately shows the selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges.
11 verified OTD quotes from Safford Honda Arlington
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 11 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Safford Honda Arlington
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Apr to Sep 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Safford Honda Arlington charge?
Based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Safford Honda Arlington charges $998 in dealer fees. Safford Honda Arlington earns Transparency Grade A (98/100).
Does Safford Honda Arlington add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Safford Honda Arlington typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 11 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Safford Honda Arlington a good dealership?
Safford Honda Arlington has a transparency score of 98/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Safford Honda Arlington?
CarEdge reviews Safford Honda Arlington on 11 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (98/100), with dealer fees of $998 versus a VA median of $995. None of its 11 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Safford Honda Arlington a transparent Honda dealer in Arlington?
Yes. Safford Honda Arlington holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Safford Honda Arlington compare to other Honda dealers?
You can compare Safford Honda Arlington's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Honda dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Honda dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Honda Dealerships in Washington DC, Best Honda Dealerships in Baltimore, Best Honda Dealerships in Virginia and Best Honda Dealerships in the US rank Honda dealers on the same data.
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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 Safford Honda Arlington in Arlington, VA, that has meant 11 verified OTD quotes from the past year logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 11 quotes from the past year (11 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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