B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Sam Boswell 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 · Enterprise, AL
Collected Jun 16, 2026Jun 16, 2026 · Updated Aug 17, 2026

Location

Enterprise, AL

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The full story

Why Sam Boswell Honda earned this grade

Between June 2026 and June 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

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 4 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$900 is $209 above the AL average of $691. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

4 verified OTD quotes from Sam Boswell 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

1 vehicle transaction4 individual quotes

2027 Honda HR-V

LX4 quotes
$29,000
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $886
View 4 Quotes →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected

Tips for Sam Boswell Honda

  • Doc fee is $496 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Sam Boswell Honda charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Sam Boswell Honda charges a $900 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Sam Boswell Honda earns Transparency Grade B (81/100).

What is Sam Boswell Honda's doc fee?

Sam Boswell Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $900. The AL average is $691. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Sam Boswell Honda add mandatory add-ons?

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

Is Sam Boswell Honda a good dealer?

Sam Boswell Honda has a transparency score of 81/100, 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 Sam Boswell Honda in Enterprise, AL, 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%)
79
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
58
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$900
AL avg$691
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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