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Shottenkirk Honda Decatur earns a C.
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- $998
- Median dealer fees
- 67%
- Quoted add-ons
$199 above AL median
On 2 of 3 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Decatur, ALUpdated How we score dealersPart of Shottenkirk Automotive Group
The full story
Why Shottenkirk Honda Decatur earned this grade
Shottenkirk Honda Decatur has a C grade based on 3 verified quotes from February through September 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Fee breakdowns were itemized: All 3 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees, with taxes and government charges listed separately.
- ✓ One offer matched the ad: Of the 2 written quotes with prices checked against their advertisements, one listed a selling price within $1 of the advertised price.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $1,595 across the 3 quotes, and all 3 exceeded the Median state fee in Alabama of $799. That median is the middle fee amount in the state reference sample. Ask whether the dealer can reduce its fees and request the full fee breakdown in writing.
The other checked offer listed a selling price $3,373 above its advertised price. Two quotes also included required extras, averaging $895. Ask the dealer to explain the higher selling price, honor the advertised price, and identify which extras are required before you agree.
3 verified OTD quotes from Shottenkirk Honda Decatur
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At a Glance
Tips for Shottenkirk Honda Decatur
- 2 of 3 quotes included add-ons (River City Car Care), not marked optional.
- 2 of 2 quotes were approximately $3,030 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
- Total dealer fees are slightly above the state median. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Limited data (3 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Shottenkirk Honda Decatur charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Shottenkirk Honda Decatur charges $998 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $597 when present. Shottenkirk Honda Decatur earns Transparency Grade C (74/100).
Does Shottenkirk Honda Decatur add dealer add-ons?
Shottenkirk Honda Decatur adds an average of $597 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Does Shottenkirk Honda Decatur's advertised price include all required charges?
On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $3,030 higher than the advertised price.
Is Shottenkirk Honda Decatur a good dealership?
Shottenkirk Honda Decatur has a transparency score of 74/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
What do reviews say about Shottenkirk Honda Decatur?
CarEdge reviews Shottenkirk Honda Decatur on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (74/100), with dealer fees of $998 versus an AL median of $799. On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $3,030 higher than the advertised price. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 quotes in the past year.
Is Shottenkirk Honda Decatur a transparent Honda dealer in Decatur?
Shottenkirk Honda Decatur is about average. Shottenkirk Honda Decatur holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (74/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. Compare its quotes with other Honda dealers nearby before you buy.
How does Shottenkirk Honda Decatur compare to other Honda dealers?
You can compare Shottenkirk Honda Decatur'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 guide Best Honda Dealerships in the US ranks 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 Shottenkirk Honda Decatur in Decatur, AL, that has meant 3 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 C.
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Graded on 3 quotes from the past year (3 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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