Transparency Verdict
Keating 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.
Strong confidence — based on 25 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Conroe, TX
Collected Sep 23, 2025 – Jul 16, 2026 · Updated Jul 25, 2026
The full story
Why Keating Honda earned this grade
Between September 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 25 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 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,679 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 exceeds the state cap
Their typical doc fee of $244 is above TX's legal cap of $225. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.
TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $225 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.
Add-ons show up on most deals
48% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $2,037. 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.
25 verified OTD quotes from Keating 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
17 vehicle transactions — 25 individual quotes
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Keating Honda
- Expect ~$978 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
- Doc fee ($244) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- 25 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Keating Honda charge?
Based on 25 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Keating Honda charges a $244 documentation fee and averages $978 in dealer add-ons when present. Keating Honda earns Transparency Grade B (87.1/100).
What is Keating Honda's doc fee?
Keating Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $244. The TX average is $228. This is based on 25 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Keating Honda add mandatory add-ons?
Keating Honda adds an average of $978 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 Keating Honda a good dealer?
Keating Honda has a transparency score of 87.1/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 25 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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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 Keating Honda in Conroe, TX, that has meant 25 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 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 B.
Doc Fee Comparison
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