D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Brickell Mazda earns a D.

Proceed with caution.

High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes · Miami, FL
Collected Jul 24, 2025Jun 30, 2026 · Updated Jul 8, 2026

Location

Miami, FL

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The full story

Why Brickell Mazda earned this grade

Between July 2025 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,145 is $426 above the FL average of $719. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Add-ons show up on most deals

40% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,647. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 11.7% above the advertised listing — roughly $4,095 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

5 verified OTD quotes from Brickell 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

5 verified quotes

2024 Mazda CX-50

2.5 S Premium Plus PackageUsed
$32,044
$1,145doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Mazda CX-50

Sport UtilityNew
$38,578
$1,145doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Mazda CX-50

$35,278
$1,145doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Mazda CX-50

New
$36,435
$1,145doc fee$799add-ons
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2020 BMW 4 Series

Used
$27,893
$1,145doc fee$2,494add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $649
2 quotes
2
accessoriesavg $1,995
1 quote

At a Glance

High dealer markup (+11.7% above listing)

Tips for Brickell Mazda

  • Doc fee is $745 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$659 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is 12% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Brickell Mazda charge?

Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Brickell Mazda charges a $1,145 documentation fee and averages $659 in dealer add-ons when present. Brickell Mazda earns Transparency Grade D (61.2/100).

What is Brickell Mazda's doc fee?

Brickell Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $1,145. The FL average is $917. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Brickell Mazda add mandatory add-ons?

Brickell Mazda adds an average of $659 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 Brickell Mazda a good dealer?

Brickell Mazda has a transparency score of 61.2/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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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 Brickell Mazda in Miami, FL, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
77
Add-on Behavior (30%)
66
Price Accuracy (30%)
27
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,145
FL avg$719
National avg$400

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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