Transparency Verdict
Vern Eide 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 12 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Sioux Falls, SD
Collected Apr 15, 2026 – May 6, 2026 · Updated May 8, 2026
The full story
Why Vern Eide Honda earned this grade
Between April 2026 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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
3 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$0 is $271 below the SD average of $271. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
Add-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 8% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $998 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.
The 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."
12 verified OTD quotes from Vern Eide 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
2 vehicle transactions — 12 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Vern Eide Honda
- Minor add-ons (~$83) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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.
Current Inventory
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Median Price
26
Median Days Listed
55
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Days on Market
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vern Eide Honda's doc fee?
Vern Eide Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The SD average is $271. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Vern Eide Honda add mandatory add-ons?
Vern Eide Honda adds an average of $83 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 Vern Eide Honda a good dealer?
Vern Eide Honda has a transparency score of 91.8/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 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 Vern Eide Honda in Sioux Falls, SD, that has meant 12 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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