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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Ohio Valley Honda earns an A.

Promising early read.

The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Steubenville, OH
Collected Jun 22, 2026 – Jun 23, 2026 · Updated Oct 5, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Steubenville, OH

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CarEdge Certified — Ohio Valley Honda, Grade A, score 95 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Ohio Valley Honda qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 95/100 from 2 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Ohio Valley Honda earned this grade

Between June 2026 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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 $391, their doc fee sits at or just under the OH average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.3% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

2 verified OTD quotes from Ohio Valley 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

1 vehicle transaction — 2 individual quotes

2027 Honda HR-V

SportNew2 quotes
$32,566
$391doc feeNo add-onsSaved $633
View 2 Quotes →

At a Glance

Doc fee ($391) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Ohio Valley Honda

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($391) is at or below OH average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Ohio Valley Honda charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Ohio Valley Honda charges a $391 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Ohio Valley Honda earns Transparency Grade A, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).

What is Ohio Valley Honda's doc fee?

Ohio Valley Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $391. The OH average is $394. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ohio Valley Honda add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Ohio Valley Honda does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Ohio Valley Honda a good dealer?

Ohio Valley Honda earns a Grade A, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Ohio Valley Honda has 3 verified 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 Ohio Valley Honda in Steubenville, OH, that has meant 2 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 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
50

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$391
OH avg$394
National avg$404

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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