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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Sheehy Honda 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.

Strong confidence — based on 41 verified out-the-door quotes and 8 tracked negotiations · Alexandria, VA
Collected Aug 13, 2025Jun 12, 2026 · Updated Jul 25, 2026

Location

Alexandria, VA

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CarEdge Certified — Sheehy Honda, Grade A, score 94 of 100
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One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Sheehy Honda qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 94/100 from 41 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Sheehy Honda earned this grade

Between August 2025 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 41 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

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 5% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $196 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 8 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $945 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$998 is $142 above the VA average of $856. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

41 verified OTD quotes from Sheehy 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

21 vehicle transactions41 individual quotes

2026 Honda Civic

LXNew
$27,000
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Passport

RTLNew6 quotes
$46,641
$899doc fee$1add-onsSaved $1,933
View 6 Quotes →

2026 Honda Passport

TrailSport EliteNew3 quotes
$59,324
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Honda Accord

Hybrid EX-LNew
$37,998
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Honda Pilot

Elite AWD2 quotes
$42,513
$998doc feeNo add-onsSaved $209
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda Civic Hybrid

SportNew2 quotes
$30,949
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Honda Civic Type R

Base (M6) 4dr HatchbackNew
$56,133
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2018 Honda Odyssey

Elite (A10) Passenger VanUsed4 quotes
$23,446
$998doc feeNo add-onsSaved $832
View 4 Quotes →

2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport-L
$34,334
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Pilot

Black Edition (A10) 4dr All-WheelNew
$59,079
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
wheel locksavg $196
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Sheehy Honda

  • Doc fee is $598 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$10) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Sheehy Honda charge?

Based on 41 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Sheehy Honda charges a $998 documentation fee and averages $10 in dealer add-ons when present. Sheehy Honda earns Transparency Grade A (94.4/100).

What is Sheehy Honda's doc fee?

Sheehy Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $998. The VA average is $856. This is based on 41 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Sheehy Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Sheehy Honda adds an average of $10 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 Sheehy Honda a good dealer?

Sheehy Honda has a transparency score of 94.4/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 41 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 Sheehy Honda in Alexandria, VA, that has meant 41 verified OTD quotes across 8 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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%)
86
Add-on Behavior (30%)
97
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
95

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$998
VA avg$856
National avg$400

Pulled 41 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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