B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Hudson Honda earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes · West New York, NJ
Collected Jan 8, 2026Jun 9, 2026 · Updated Jun 12, 2026

Location

West New York, NJ

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The full story

Why Hudson Honda earned this grade

Between January 2026 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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 thing

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 17% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $999 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$999 is $290 above the NJ average of $709. 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.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.2% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,120 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.

6 verified OTD quotes from Hudson 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

3 vehicle transactions6 individual quotes

2025 Honda HR-V

SportUsed4 quotes
$26,250
$999doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Honda Pilot

AWDNew
$46,120
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Sport AWD
$41,421
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $999
1 quote

Tips for Hudson Honda

  • Doc fee is $599 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$167) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hudson Honda's doc fee?

Hudson Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The NJ average is $709. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Hudson Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Hudson Honda adds an average of $167 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 Hudson Honda a good dealer?

Hudson Honda has a transparency score of 87.8/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 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 Hudson Honda in West New York, NJ, that has meant 6 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 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
71
Add-on Behavior (30%)
90
Price Accuracy (30%)
98
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
NJ avg$709
National avg$400

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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