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Shottenkirk Honda Rome earns a C.

Expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here save money.

$899
Doc fee

$101 above GA avg

83%
Dealer add-ons

On 5 of 6 recent quotes

6
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Price negotiated down on 2 cars

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Location

Rome, GA

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The full story

Why Shottenkirk Honda Rome earned this grade

Between November 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $101 above the GA average of $798. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

83% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $746. 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.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.6% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,610 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

✓ What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

6 verified OTD quotes from Shottenkirk Honda Rome

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

4 vehicle transactions — 6 individual quotes

2024 Honda Accord

EXUsed2 quotes
$30,886
$899doc fee$895mandatorySaved $1,124
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2021 Honda CR-V

Used
$26,406
$899doc fee$895mandatory
View Quote →

2023 Nissan Frontier

Crew Cab PickupUsed2 quotes
$36,597
$899doc fee—Saved $959
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Toyota GR86

2dr Car
$39,374
$899doc fee$895mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $895
5 quotes

Tips for Shottenkirk Honda Rome

  • 5 of 6 quotes included $4,475 in add-ons (Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($899) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Shottenkirk Honda Rome charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Shottenkirk Honda Rome charges a $899 documentation fee and averages $746 in dealer add-ons when present. Shottenkirk Honda Rome earns Transparency Grade C (75/100).

What is the doc fee at Shottenkirk Honda Rome?

Shottenkirk Honda Rome charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The GA average is $798. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Shottenkirk Honda Rome add dealer add-ons?

Shottenkirk Honda Rome adds an average of $746 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 5 of 6 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 Rome a good dealership?

Shottenkirk Honda Rome has a transparency score of 75/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Shottenkirk Honda Rome?

CarEdge reviews Shottenkirk Honda Rome on 6 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (75/100), with a typical doc fee of $899 versus a GA average of $798. Dealer add-ons appeared on 5 of 6 recent quotes.

Is Shottenkirk Honda Rome a transparent Honda dealer in Rome?

Shottenkirk Honda Rome is about average. Shottenkirk Honda Rome holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (75/100), based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other Honda dealers nearby before you buy.

How does Shottenkirk Honda Rome compare to other Honda dealers?

You can compare Shottenkirk Honda Rome'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 Georgia 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 Rome in Rome, GA, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
87
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
GA avg$798
National avg$404

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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