This page walks you through how a new Honda is priced - what each number means, where it comes from, and how to read it with confidence. We wrote it for the Honda shoppers we see every day in the Hemet and San Jacinto Valley, and for everyone driving in from across western Riverside County.
Every new Honda price is built from the same five elements. Once you can see them clearly, every quote becomes easier to read - at Diamond Valley Honda, or at any Honda dealer in Southern California.
That's the whole map. The sections below explain each one.
MSRP stands for Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. It's set by Honda, not by the dealership. You'll find it printed on the window sticker — also called the Monroney label — of every new vehicle.
MSRP includes the base price of the model plus any factory-installed options and the destination charge from Honda. It does not include taxes, license fees, or anything added by the dealer.
What to look for: MSRP is the number Honda publishes. It's the same starting point at every Honda dealer in California — from Hemet to the coast.
A market adjustment is any change to the price based on current supply and demand. It can be above MSRP (when a model is in high demand or limited supply) or below MSRP (when a dealer is discounting).
Not every vehicle has a market adjustment. When one applies, Diamond Valley Honda presents it as its own line — not folded into another number. You'll see what it is and why.
What to look for: A market adjustment should always appear as its own line item. If you can't tell where it is, ask.
The selling price is MSRP plus or minus any market adjustment. It's the price of the vehicle itself, before tax, license, and fees.
This is the number to compare across dealers. Whether you're cross-shopping from San Jacinto, driving up from Temecula, or pulling quotes from Murrieta, selling price to selling price is the cleanest comparison you can make.
What to look for: Make sure you're comparing selling price to selling price — not selling price to an "out-the-door" number or to a monthly payment.
Included Value refers to items Diamond Valley Honda presents alongside the vehicle as part of our standard offering — what we call the Diamond Valley Honda Advantage. These items are designed to support the ownership experience from the day you drive home, and they are reflected in how our quotes are built.
Here's what that looks like at a glance:
| Item | Applies To |
|---|---|
| Complimentary Oil Changes | New vehicle purchases |
| ClearShield Guard + Nitrogen-Filled Tires | Pre-owned vehicle purchases |
| 1-Year Paint Protection | New and pre-owned vehicles |
| Extra Lease Mileage (+5,000 miles/year) | Qualifying new vehicle leases |
These items are part of how the vehicle is structured before it is offered for sale. The items that apply to your vehicle are reflected on every written quote.
To see the full program details, visit the Diamond Valley Honda Advantage page.
What to look for: A clear, written list. If something is "included," it should appear on the quote in writing.
Optional products are items you may choose to add to your purchase. They are not required to buy the vehicle and are priced separately.
Common categories at any dealership include extended protection plans, vehicle service contracts, GAP coverage, accessories, and multi-year paint and interior protection upgrades. Each is presented with its own price so you can decide what fits your needs.
Specifically at Diamond Valley Honda, optional products presented during the purchase process may include:
You can decline any or all of these and still purchase the vehicle.
What to look for: Anything labeled "optional" should be clearly priced on its own line. You should be able to point to it, ask what it does, and choose yes or no.
Every Honda from Diamond Valley Honda comes with included items from the start. Optional products are available to add - your choice, presented separately and priced individually.
| ✓ INCLUDED | + OPTIONAL |
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Included items are part of how the vehicle is structured before it is offered for sale. Optional products are your choice — you can add any, all, or none, and still purchase the vehicle.
Every written quote from Diamond Valley Honda shows the same five elements - including the Diamond Valley Honda Advantage - presented separately:
We present them this way because a price you can read is a price you can trust. If any line is unclear, ask - and we'll walk through it with you.
In California, your final out-the-door price also includes government items: sales tax, vehicle license fee, registration, and documentation fees. These vary based on your zip code and the vehicle, and they are not set by the dealer. We'll show them clearly on your final paperwork.
MSRP stands for Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. It's the price Honda sets for a new vehicle and is printed on the window sticker. It includes the base price, factory options, and destination charge.
A market adjustment is a change to the price above or below MSRP based on supply and demand. When it applies, it should appear as its own line item on the quote — not bundled into another number.
The window sticker — also called the Monroney label — shows the MSRP, factory-installed options, destination charge, fuel economy ratings, and standard features. It's set by the manufacturer and is the same at every Honda dealer.
No. Optional products such as protection plans, service contracts, security systems, GAP coverage, and accessories are your choice. They are priced separately, and you can decline them and still purchase the vehicle.
The Diamond Valley Honda Advantage is the included-value program at Diamond Valley Honda. It may include complimentary oil changes on new vehicles, ClearShieldGuard surface protection and nitrogen-filled tires on pre-owned vehicles, 1-year paint protection, and an additional 5,000 miles per year on qualifying new vehicle leases. The specific items that apply are shown on every written quote.
The selling price is the price of the vehicle itself (MSRP plus or minus any market adjustment). The out-the-door price adds tax, license, registration, and fees. Use selling price for apples-to-apples comparison between dealers.
Diamond Valley Honda provides written quotes that show MSRP, any market adjustment, selling price, included value, and any optional products as separate line items. You can request one online or by phone, whether you're local to Hemet or driving in from Menifee, Canyon Lake, or Lake Elsinore.
California requires dealers to disclose pricing accurately and to clearly identify optional products. Government fees such as sales tax and registration are set by the state and county, not the dealer.
Yes. Many of our customers drive in from across the Inland Empire — from San Jacinto and the surrounding valley, from the Murrieta–Temecula corridor to the south, and from Moreno Valley and Riverside to the north.
If you'd like to see a Honda price built out across all five elements - MSRP, any market adjustment, selling price, included value, and any optional products - we'll send you a written quote. No bundled numbers. No pressure.
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Hemet, CA 92545
