A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Tempe 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.

Moderate confidence — based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Tempe, AZ
Collected Aug 23, 2025Dec 6, 2025 · Updated May 2, 2026

Location

Tempe, AZ

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The full story

Why Tempe Honda earned this grade

Between August 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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

2 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $592, their doc fee sits at or just under the AZ average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Add-ons show up on most deals

36% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,409. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

11 verified OTD quotes from Tempe 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

5 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2026 Honda CR-V HYBRID

New
$45,289
$592doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda ODYSSEY

New3 quotes
$46,895
$592doc fee$828add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

2019 Ford EXPLORER

Used
$20,272
$592doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Mazda CX-90

Used3 quotes
$34,706
$592doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Honda HR-V

New3 quotes
$35,200
$592doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,916
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
roof railavg $565
2 quotes
2
cargo accessoriesavg $263
2 quotes
3
window tintavg $995
2 quotes
4
protection planavg $995
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($592) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Tempe Honda

  • Expect ~$512 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($592) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% 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 Tempe Honda's doc fee?

Tempe Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $592. The AZ average is $595. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Tempe Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Tempe Honda adds an average of $512 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 Tempe Honda a good dealer?

Tempe Honda has a transparency score of 90.5/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 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 Tempe Honda in Tempe, AZ, that has meant 11 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 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%)
68
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$592
AZ avg$595
National avg$400

Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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