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495 Mazda earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$589
Doc fee

$33 above MA avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 24 recent quotes

24
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Price negotiated down on 6 cars

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Location

Lowell, MA

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The full story

Why 495 Mazda earned this grade

Between October 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 24 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

4 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $589, their doc fee is within $33 of the MA average of $556. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 24 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 6 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,953 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

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

24 verified OTD quotes from 495 Mazda

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

12 vehicle transactions — 24 individual quotes

2023 Mazda CX-30

SUsed3 quotes
$23,897
$589doc feeNo add-onsSaved $903
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2026 Mazda CX-50

2.5 Turbo AWDNew
$38,891
$589doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

2.5 Turbo Premium PlusNew
$44,177
$589doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

Premium PlusNew
$38,769
$589doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

Premium PlusNew4 quotes
$38,769
$589doc feeNo add-onsSaved $5,955
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2025 Mazda CX-50

PremiumUsed2 quotes
$37,723
$589doc feeNo add-onsSaved $839
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2025 Mazda CX-30

2.5 S Select Sport AWD
$29,377
$589doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S Preferred Package AWDNew3 quotes
$31,613
$589doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,582
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2024 Mazda Mazda3

5D WAGON PREFERRED2 quotes
$24,520
$589doc feeNo add-onsSaved $739
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2023 Mazda CX-50

4D WAGON PREFERRED PLUS AWD2 quotes
$28,883
$589doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for 495 Mazda

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 6% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • 24 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does 495 Mazda charge?

Based on 24 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, 495 Mazda charges a $589 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. 495 Mazda earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).

What is the doc fee at 495 Mazda?

495 Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $589. The MA average is $556. This is based on 24 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does 495 Mazda add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from 495 Mazda typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 24 recent verified quotes.

Is 495 Mazda a good dealership?

495 Mazda has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 24 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about 495 Mazda?

CarEdge reviews 495 Mazda on 24 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (99/100), with a typical doc fee of $589 versus an MA average of $556. None of its 24 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is 495 Mazda a transparent Mazda dealer in Lowell?

Yes. 495 Mazda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (99/100), based on 24 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does 495 Mazda compare to other Mazda dealers?

You can compare 495 Mazda's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Mazda dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Mazda dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Mazda Dealerships in Boston, Best Mazda Dealerships in Manchester NH, Best Mazda Dealerships in Massachusetts and Best Mazda Dealerships in the US rank Mazda dealers on the same data.

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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 495 Mazda in Lowell, MA, that has meant 24 verified OTD quotes across 6 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%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$589
MA avg$556
National avg$404

Pulled 24 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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