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Shottenkirk Honda of Davis earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the advertised price matches what you pay.
- $85
- Median dealer fees
- 33%
- Quoted add-ons
$32 below CA median
On 3 of 9 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Davis, CAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Shottenkirk Automotive Group
The full story
Why Shottenkirk Honda of Davis earned this grade
Shottenkirk Honda Of Davis received an A. From December 2025 through October 2026, CarEdge reviewed 9 eligible quotes. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized. All 9 quotes showed itemized dealer fees. Average confirmed dealer fees were $85, compared with the Median state fee in California of $117—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.
- ✓ Two written offers were in line with the advertised price. In both offers with an ad-price comparison, the vehicle selling price was within $1 of the ad; the average advertised and quoted prices were both $37,266.50.
Where to push back
Three quotes list required extras averaging $1,193. Before agreeing, ask whether those extras are required or can be removed, and request an itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, extras, taxes and government charges.
9 verified OTD quotes from Shottenkirk Honda of Davis
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All 9 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Shottenkirk Honda of Davis
- 3 of 9 quotes included add-ons (Platinum Care, magic shield), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- The advertised price has matched the real price. Use it as your starting point.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Shottenkirk Honda of Davis charge?
Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Shottenkirk Honda of Davis charges $85 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $619 when present. Shottenkirk Honda of Davis earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).
Does Shottenkirk Honda of Davis add dealer add-ons?
Shottenkirk Honda of Davis adds an average of $619 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 3 of 9 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 of Davis's advertised price include all required charges?
On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price.
Is Shottenkirk Honda of Davis a good dealership?
Shottenkirk Honda of Davis has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Shottenkirk Honda of Davis?
CarEdge reviews Shottenkirk Honda of Davis on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (94/100), with dealer fees of $85 versus a CA median of $117. On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. Quoted add-ons appeared on 3 of 9 quotes in the past year.
Is Shottenkirk Honda of Davis a transparent Honda dealer in Davis?
Yes. Shottenkirk Honda of Davis holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (94/100), based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Shottenkirk Honda of Davis compare to other Honda dealers?
You can compare Shottenkirk Honda of Davis'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 guides Best Honda Dealerships in Sacramento, Best Honda Dealerships in California 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 of Davis in Davis, CA, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal 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 A.
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Graded on 9 quotes from the past year (9 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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