Gillman Honda Houston

Name: Gillman Honda Houston
Address: 10595 West Sam Houston Parkway South, Houston, TX, 77099, US
Telephone: 713-491-6692
Price range: Doc Fee: $225
Rating: 4.1

Houston, TX7 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Nov 25, 2025 - Jan 19, 2026Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 82.9/100

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Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.

$225

Avg Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.

$689

Dealer MarkupThe percentage the dealer adds above the listing price in fees (doc fee, add-ons, and other charges). Taxes and government fees are excluded. Lower is better.

+0.0%

Avg NegotiatedThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.

$2,543

Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.96

Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.47

Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.100

Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.100

✓Doc fee ($225) is slightly above TX average ($150)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $689 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225

TX avg$150

National avg$398

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2025 Honda PILOT TRAILSPORT	$48,703	$1,156	$225	$2	View
2023 Toyota RAV4 XLE PREMIUM	$28,020	—	$225	None	View
2026 Honda PASSPORT 4DR AWD TRAILSP ELIT	$56,307	$3,929	$225	None	View
2025 Honda ACCORD SEDAN SE CVT	$29,734	—	$225	$1,793	View
2025 Honda RIDGELINE 4DR AWD RTL	$41,971	—	$225	$647	View

2025 Honda PILOT

TRAILSPORT

$48,703

Doc Fee$225

Add-ons$2

Savings$1,156

View Original OTD Quote

2023 Toyota RAV4

XLE PREMIUM

$28,020

Doc Fee$225

Add-onsNone

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

2026 Honda PASSPORT

4DR AWD TRAILSP ELIT

$56,307

Doc Fee$225

Add-onsNone

Savings$3,929

View Original OTD Quote

2025 Honda ACCORD SEDAN

SE CVT

$29,734

Doc Fee$225

Add-ons$1,793

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

2025 Honda RIDGELINE

4DR AWD RTL

$41,971

Doc Fee$225

Add-ons$647

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

Most Common Add-onsThe most frequently seen dealer add-ons at this dealer, based on itemized OTD quotes. Shows how often each add-on appears and the average price when present.

window tintavg $340

5 quotes

wheel locksavg $187

5 quotes

nitro fillavg $399

3 quotes

paint & interioravg $495

2 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gillman Honda Houston's doc fee?

Gillman Honda Houston charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $184. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Gillman Honda Houston add mandatory add-ons?

Gillman Honda Houston adds an average of $689 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 Gillman Honda Houston a good dealer?

Gillman Honda Houston has a transparency score of 82.9/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

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Tips for Gillman Honda Houston

⚠️Expect ~$689 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 7
Recent (12mo): 7
Complete Data: 7

What to Expect

When shopping at Gillman Honda Houston:

Expect a doc fee around $225
Add-ons may total around $689
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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