Two Honda dealerships in the Salt Lake City metro area achieved perfect transparency scores in a recent industry ranking, while other local dealers faced scrutiny for frequent add-ons and higher-than-average fees. The data, released August 27, 2026, evaluated dealerships based on verified out-the-door quotes rather than consumer reviews.
Top Rated Honda Dealers
Larry H. Miller Honda Murray and Performance Honda Bountiful both earned an 'A' grade with a perfect score of 100/100 on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index. Larry H. Miller Honda Murray, located in Murray, recorded a document fee of $399, which is below the Utah state average of $432. According to the report, no dealer add-ons were detected in its 20 verified out-the-door quotes.
Performance Honda Bountiful also achieved a perfect score despite having only five verified quotes. The Bountiful dealership reported a document fee of $397 and, similar to the Murray location, showed no dealer add-ons in its verified transaction data.
Variations in Dealer Fees
Other local dealerships showed more varied results regarding pricing and transparency. Ken Garff Honda Of Orem in Orem received an 'A' grade with a score of 92/100. While its document fee of $449 was higher than the state average, the dealership reported add-ons in 40% of its 10 verified quotes, averaging $137 per quote.
Ken Garff Honda Downtown in Salt Lake City received a 'B' grade with a score of 86/100. This dealership recorded the highest rate of add-ons on the list, appearing in 60% of verified quotes with an average cost of $584. Its document fee was also recorded at $449, exceeding the state average.
Transparency Index Methodology
The ranking methodology used by CarEdge focuses on four dimensions: fee transparency, add-on behavior, price accuracy, and data quality. The index weights fee transparency, add-on behavior, and price accuracy equally at 30% each, while data quality accounts for the remaining 10%.
Other local dealers, including Stockton 12 Honda in Sandy and Ken Garff Honda Riverdale in Ogden, were noted as having insufficient verified data to receive a formal grade at the time of the August 27 report.
Consumer Protections and Regulation
In Utah, automobile dealers are required to be licensed and bonded to ensure regulated transactions. According to the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles, the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division (MVED) of the Utah State Tax Commission is responsible for regulating the industry and investigating motor vehicle fraud.
Consumers who encounter issues with a dealer may file a complaint with the MVED. The agency provides resources for reporting fraudulent activity or addressing grievances related to car deals.
Utah Dealer Regulations
Utah law defines a dealer as any person whose business involves selling three or more new or used motor vehicles within a 12-month period. The state requires specific disclosures for various transactions, including consignment agreements, which must be written and specify responsibility for vehicle damage or misuse.
