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Shottenkirk Honda Decatur earns an F.
Early deals showed serious fee, add-on or markup concerns. Get every number in writing.
- $998
- Doc fee
- 67%
- Dealer add-ons
$283 above AL avg
On 2 of 3 recent quotes
Developing confidenceDecatur, ALUpdated How we score dealersPart of Shottenkirk Automotive Group
The full story
Why Shottenkirk Honda Decatur earned this grade
Between September 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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.
! Where to push back
3 thingsDoc fee is significantly inflated
$998 is $283 above the AL average of $715. 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.
Quoted add-ons show up on most deals
67% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $2,687. Plan on seeing them on your quote.
TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.
Listing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 10.6% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,710 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.
TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.
3 verified OTD quotes from Shottenkirk Honda Decatur
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 transaction — 3 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Shottenkirk Honda Decatur
- 2 of 3 quotes included $8,061 in add-ons (Protection Plan, Accessories), not marked optional.
- Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
- Dealer markup is 11% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
- Doc fee ($998) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Shottenkirk Honda Decatur charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Shottenkirk Honda Decatur charges a $998 documentation fee and averages $2,687 in dealer add-ons when present. Shottenkirk Honda Decatur earns Transparency Grade F (55/100).
What is the doc fee at Shottenkirk Honda Decatur?
Shottenkirk Honda Decatur charges a typical documentation fee of $998. The AL average is $715. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Shottenkirk Honda Decatur add dealer add-ons?
Shottenkirk Honda Decatur adds an average of $2,687 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Shottenkirk Honda Decatur a good dealership?
Shottenkirk Honda Decatur has a transparency score of 55/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Shottenkirk Honda Decatur?
CarEdge reviews Shottenkirk Honda Decatur on 3 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade F (55/100), with a typical doc fee of $998 versus an AL average of $715. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 recent quotes.
Is Shottenkirk Honda Decatur a transparent Honda dealer in Decatur?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Shottenkirk Honda Decatur holds CarEdge Transparency Grade F (55/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Honda dealers nearby.
How does Shottenkirk Honda Decatur compare to other Honda dealers?
You can compare Shottenkirk Honda Decatur's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 Alabama 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 Shottenkirk Honda Decatur in Decatur, AL, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to F.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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