D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas earns a D.

Early caution.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed concerns on fees, add-ons, or markup. The picture may shift as we collect more data — get every number in writing.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Las Vegas, NV
Collected Jun 27, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026 · Updated Oct 18, 2026

Location

Las Vegas, NV

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The full story

Why Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas earned this grade

Between June 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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 2.5% 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 $358 above the NV average of $642. 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 are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $995. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything, and ask them to justify every "required" charge in writing.

3 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

2 vehicle transactions — 3 individual quotes

2026 Mazda CX-50

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

2026 Mazda CX-50

PreferredNew2 quotes
$36,613
$1,000doc fee$995mandatorySaved $2,500
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
accessoriesavg $995
2 quotes
window tintavg $697
1 quote
floor matsavg $298
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($1,000) is well above average ($642)

Tips for Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas

  • Doc fee is $358 above NV average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • 3 of 3 quotes included $2,985 in add-ons (Accessories, Window Tint, Floor Mats), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas charges a $1,000 documentation fee and averages $995 in dealer add-ons when present. Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas earns Transparency Grade D (68/100).

What is Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas's doc fee?

Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas charges a typical documentation fee of $1,000. The NV average is $642. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas add mandatory add-ons?

Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas adds an average of $995 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 Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas a good dealer?

Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas has a transparency score of 68/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 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 Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
64
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,000
NV avg$642
National avg$404

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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