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B

Southern Motors Honda earns a B.

Early deals look mostly fair. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

$895
Doc fee

$100 above GA avg

50%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 2 recent quotes

2
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 1 car

Limited confidenceSavannah, GAUpdated How we score dealers

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Savannah, GA

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The full story

Why Southern Motors Honda earned this grade

Between August 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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

1 thing

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."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$895 is $100 above the GA average of $795. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

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

2 verified OTD quotes from Southern Motors 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

1 vehicle transaction — 2 individual quotes

2016 Nissan Frontier

PRO-4XUsed2 quotes
$22,428
$895doc fee—Saved $211
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
theft protectionavg $199
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Southern Motors Honda

  • 1 of 2 quotes included $199 in add-ons (Theft Protection), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Southern Motors Honda charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Southern Motors Honda charges a $895 documentation fee and averages $100 in dealer add-ons when present. Southern Motors Honda earns Transparency Grade B, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).

What is the doc fee at Southern Motors Honda?

Southern Motors Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $895. The GA average is $795. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Southern Motors Honda add dealer add-ons?

Southern Motors Honda adds an average of $100 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 2 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 Southern Motors Honda a good dealership?

Southern Motors Honda earns a Grade B, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Southern Motors Honda has 3 verified quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Southern Motors Honda?

CarEdge reviews Southern Motors Honda on 2 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $895 versus a GA average of $795. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 2 recent quotes.

Is Southern Motors Honda a transparent Honda dealer in Savannah?

CarEdge has limited data on Southern Motors Honda so far. Southern Motors Honda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does Southern Motors Honda compare to other Honda dealers?

You can compare Southern Motors Honda'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 Southern Motors Honda in Savannah, GA, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$895
GA avg$795
National avg$404

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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