A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Southpoint Honda earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Strong confidence — based on 22 verified out-the-door quotes and 4 tracked negotiations · Durham, NC
Collected Jul 23, 2025Apr 29, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026

Location

Durham, NC

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The full story

Why Southpoint Honda earned this grade

Between July 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 22 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

3 things

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 14% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $2,053 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 4 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $781 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

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

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

22 verified OTD quotes from Southpoint 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

9 vehicle transactions22 individual quotes

2026 Honda CR-V

Sport TouringUsed5 quotes
$39,800
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $506
View 5 Quotes →

2023 Subaru Outback

Limited (CVT)Used
$28,118
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Ridgeline

TrailSport All-Wheel Drive Crew CabNew
$45,129
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Civic Si

Base (M6) 4dr SedanNew2 quotes
$34,538
$899doc feeNo add-onsSaved $143
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda Odyssey

Elite Passenger VanNew6 quotes
$50,693
$899doc feeNo add-onsSaved $903
View 6 Quotes →

2026 Honda Odyssey

Elite Passenger VanNew3 quotes
$55,427
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Honda Passport

TrailSport Elite Blackout 4dr All-WNew2 quotes
$59,572
$899doc fee$1,037add-onsSaved $1,571
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda Passport

RTL 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew
$51,568
$899doc fee$2,561add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Honda CR-V

EX-L (CVT) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveUsed
$32,504
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
guardavg $243
3 quotes
2
window tintavg $599
3 quotes
3
floor matsavg $395
3 quotes
4
nanocureavg $1,224
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Southpoint Honda

  • Doc fee is $499 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$280) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southpoint Honda's doc fee?

Southpoint Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The NC average is $798. This is based on 22 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Southpoint Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Southpoint Honda adds an average of $280 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Southpoint Honda a good dealer?

Southpoint Honda has a transparency score of 92.7/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 22 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Southpoint Honda in Durham, NC, that has meant 22 verified OTD quotes across 4 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
92
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
82

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
NC avg$798
National avg$400

Pulled 22 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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