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Salinas Honda

Gastonia, NC·14 verified quotes*

Sep 20, 2025Apr 6, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 96.2/100
Add-on Rate
14%of quotes

Avg $689 when present

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Salinas Honda Review

Based on 14 verified OTD quotes from Sep 2025 to Apr 2026, Salinas Honda earns a Grade A (96.2/100). Their typical doc fee of $725 is close to the NC average ($692). This dealer rarely adds mandatory add-ons. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $689.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

8 negotiable
0d50d101d151d201d$9k$21k$33k$45k$56kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
71
  • Doc fee ($725) is at or below NC average ($800)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $689 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$725
NC avg$800
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

9 vehicle transactions14 individual quotes

2026 Honda Ridgeline

RTLNew
$41,714
$725doc feeNo add-ons

2026 Honda Ridgeline

RTL
$41,714
$725doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Honda Odyssey

EX-L AutoUsed2 quotes
$41,376
$725doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Honda Odyssey

Used3 quotes
$42,509
$725doc feeNo add-onsSaved $689
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2023 Honda Pilot

Elite AWDUsed
$46,391
$725doc fee$689add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Honda Pilot

Touring AWDUsed
$48,483
$725doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Honda CR-V

5D WAGON HYBRID SPORT TOURING AWD
$41,502
$725doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Honda Accord Hybrid

SPORT SEDANNew2 quotes
$35,576
$725doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Honda Ridgeline

TRAILSPORT AWDUsed2 quotes
$40,037
$725doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
tire & wheel plusavg $689
2 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salinas Honda's doc fee?

Salinas Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $725. The NC average is $692. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Salinas Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Salinas Honda does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Salinas Honda a good dealer?

Salinas Honda has a transparency score of 96.2/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Salinas Honda

  • Doc fee is $325 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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