A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Stockton 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 20 verified out-the-door quotes and 5 tracked negotiations · Stockton, CA
Collected Sep 9, 2025Feb 25, 2026 · Updated Apr 27, 2026

Location

Stockton, CA

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The full story

Why Stockton Honda earned this grade

Between September 2025 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 20 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

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $85, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 5% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $499 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,812 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

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.1% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,435 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.

20 verified OTD quotes from Stockton 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

8 vehicle transactions20 individual quotes

2026 Honda Passport

TrailSportNew5 quotes
$46,672
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $5,065
View 5 Quotes →

2026 Honda Passport

TrailSport EliteNew3 quotes
$52,863
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,531
View 3 Quotes →

2024 Honda CR-V

EX-L (CVT) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveUsed2 quotes
$31,880
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $705
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Honda PILOT

4WD
$56,710
$299doc fee$499add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda Passport

TrailSportNew3 quotes
$51,464
doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Honda Civic Hybrid

Sport Touring (CVT) 4dr SedanNew2 quotes
$34,609
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,095
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Honda Civic

Sport (CVT) 4dr SedanNew
$29,634
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Honda Pilot

Sport (A10)New3 quotes
$45,000
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $663
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $499
1 quote

Tips for Stockton Honda

  • Minor add-ons (~$25) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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 Stockton Honda's doc fee?

Stockton Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $84. This is based on 20 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Stockton Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Stockton Honda adds an average of $25 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 Stockton Honda a good dealer?

Stockton Honda has a transparency score of 91.8/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 20 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 Stockton Honda in Stockton, CA, that has meant 20 verified OTD quotes across 5 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
97
Price Accuracy (30%)
91
Data Quality (10%)
55

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$100
National avg$400

Pulled 20 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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