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Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $625
- Doc fee
- 40%
- Dealer add-ons
$100 above SC avg
On 2 of 5 recent quotes
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Why Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray earned this grade
Between July 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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 thingThe 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
2 thingsDoc fee is slightly padded
$625 is $100 above the SC average of $525. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
Quoted add-ons show up on many deals
40% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $598. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
5 verified OTD quotes from Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray
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Recent Quotes
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5 verified quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray
- 2 of 5 quotes included $2,990 in add-ons (Protection Plan), not marked optional.
- Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray charges a $625 documentation fee and averages $598 in dealer add-ons when present. Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray earns Transparency Grade B (83/100).
What is the doc fee at Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray?
Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray charges a typical documentation fee of $625. The SC average is $525. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray add dealer add-ons?
Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray adds an average of $598 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 5 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 Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray a good dealership?
Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray has a transparency score of 83/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray?
CarEdge reviews Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray on 5 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (83/100), with a typical doc fee of $625 versus an SC average of $525. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 5 recent quotes.
Is Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray a transparent Honda dealer in Irmo?
Yes. Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (83/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray compare to other Honda dealers?
You can compare Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray'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 Columbia SC, Best Honda Dealerships in South Carolina 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 Steve Padgett's Honda of Lake Murray in Irmo, SC, that has meant 5 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 B.
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