Transparency Verdict
Brandon Honda earns a C.
Negotiate. Hard.
Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.
Strong confidence — based on 26 verified out-the-door quotes and 6 tracked negotiations · Tampa, FL
Collected Oct 14, 2025 – Jul 15, 2026 · Updated Jul 26, 2026
The full story
Why Brandon Honda earned this grade
Between October 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 26 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 thingsThe 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 6 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,905 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
2 thingsDoc fee is significantly inflated
$1,298 is $384 above the FL average of $914. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
Add-ons show up on most deals
31% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,846. 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.
26 verified OTD quotes from Brandon 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
16 vehicle transactions — 26 individual quotes
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Brandon Honda
- Doc fee is $898 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Expect ~$568 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
- Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- 26 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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On the lot right now
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Brandon Honda charge?
Based on 26 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Brandon Honda charges a $1,298 documentation fee and averages $568 in dealer add-ons when present. Brandon Honda earns Transparency Grade C (79.6/100).
What is Brandon Honda's doc fee?
Brandon Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $914. This is based on 26 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Brandon Honda add mandatory add-ons?
Brandon Honda adds an average of $568 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 Brandon Honda a good dealer?
Brandon Honda has a transparency score of 79.6/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 26 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
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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 Brandon Honda in Tampa, FL, that has meant 26 verified OTD quotes across 6 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to C.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 26 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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