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Team Honda earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $251
- Doc fee
- 94%
- Dealer add-ons
$7 above IN avg
On 16 of 17 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceMerrillville, INUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Team Honda earned this grade
Between July 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $251, their doc fee is within $7 of the IN average of $244. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
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 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $946 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 thingQuoted add-ons show up on most deals
94% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $281. 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.
17 verified OTD quotes from Team 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
13 vehicle transactions — 17 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Team Honda
- 16 of 17 quotes included $4,784 in add-ons (Theft Protection, SELLER ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS), 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 Team Honda charge?
Based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Team Honda charges a $251 documentation fee and averages $281 in dealer add-ons when present. Team Honda earns Transparency Grade B (82/100).
What is the doc fee at Team Honda?
Team Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $251. The IN average is $244. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Team Honda add dealer add-ons?
Team Honda adds an average of $281 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 16 of 17 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 Team Honda a good dealership?
Team Honda has a transparency score of 82/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Team Honda?
CarEdge reviews Team Honda on 17 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (82/100), with a typical doc fee of $251 versus an IN average of $244. Dealer add-ons appeared on 16 of 17 recent quotes.
Is Team Honda a transparent Honda dealer in Merrillville?
Yes. Team Honda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (82/100), based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Team Honda compare to other Honda dealers?
You can compare Team 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 Chicago, Best Honda Dealerships in Indiana 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 Team Honda in Merrillville, IN, that has meant 17 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 17 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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