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Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas earns a C.

Expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here save money.

$1,000
Doc fee

$369 above NV avg

86%
Dealer add-ons

On 12 of 14 recent quotes

14
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Price negotiated down on 2 cars

Moderate confidenceLas Vegas, NVUpdated How we score dealersPart of Cardinale Automotive Group

Location

Las Vegas, NV

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The full story

Why Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas earned this grade

Between October 2025 and November 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 14 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

1 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.6% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,000 is $369 above the NV average of $631. 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.

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

86% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,067. Plan on seeing them on your quote.

TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.

14 verified OTD quotes from Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas

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

11 vehicle transactions — 14 individual quotes

2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Grand TouringNew2 quotes
$41,800
—doc fee—Saved $2,916
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Mazda CX-50

Premium PlusNew
$44,484
$1,000doc fee$995mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

Premium PlusNew
$45,753
$999doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

PreferredNew
$35,386
$1,000doc fee$995mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

PreferredNew
$39,113
$1,000doc fee$995mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50 HYBRID

New
$39,908
$1,000doc fee$995mandatory

2026 Mazda CX-50

HYBRIDNew
$41,078
$1,000doc fee$995mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

HYBRIDNew
$42,017
$1,000doc fee$995mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Jeep WRANGLER

3 quotes
$31,591
$1,000doc fee—Saved $3,005
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Mazda CX-50

Used
$34,592
$1,000doc fee$1,996mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
window tintavg $673
8 quotes
floor matsavg $298
6 quotes
accessoriesavg $523
4 quotes
paint protectionavg $930
3 quotes
tint/door edge gds/cavg $697
1 quote
tnt/door edge grds/cavg $697
1 quote
tint/door edge grd/s/cavg $697
1 quote
whl lc-all wea matsavg $298
1 quote
wheel locksavg $499
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($1,000) is well above average ($631)

Tips for Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas

  • Doc fee is $369 above NV average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • 12 of 14 quotes included $14,937 in add-ons (Window Tint, Floor Mats, Accessories), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas charge?

Based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas charges a $1,000 documentation fee and averages $1,067 in dealer add-ons when present. Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas earns Transparency Grade C (71/100).

What is the doc fee at Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas?

Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas charges a typical documentation fee of $1,000. The NV average is $631. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas add dealer add-ons?

Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas adds an average of $1,067 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 12 of 14 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas a good dealership?

Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas has a transparency score of 71/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas?

CarEdge reviews Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas on 14 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (71/100), with a typical doc fee of $1,000 versus an NV average of $631. Dealer add-ons appeared on 12 of 14 recent quotes.

Is Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas a transparent Mazda dealer in Las Vegas?

Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas is about average. Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (71/100), based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other Mazda dealers nearby before you buy.

How does Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas compare to other Mazda dealers?

You can compare Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas'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 guide Best Mazda Dealerships in the US ranks 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 Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV, that has meant 14 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
63
Add-on Behavior (30%)
39
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,000
NV avg$631
National avg$404

Pulled 14 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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