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Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria earns a D.
High fees or frequent add-ons are common here. Get every number in writing first.
- $1,000
- Doc fee
- 83%
- Dealer add-ons
$416 above AZ avg
On 10 of 12 recent quotes
Moderate confidencePeoria, AZUpdated How we score dealersPart of Cardinale Automotive Group
The full story
Why Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria earned this grade
Between November 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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
2 thingsAdvertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.3% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $3,873 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
2 thingsDoc fee is significantly inflated
$1,000 is $416 above the AZ average of $584. 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
83% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,564. 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.
12 verified OTD quotes from Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria
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
8 vehicle transactions — 12 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria
- Doc fee is $416 above AZ average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- 10 of 12 quotes included $18,765 in add-ons (Accessories, Total Financed Aftermarkets:), not marked optional.
- Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria charge?
Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria charges a $1,000 documentation fee and averages $1,564 in dealer add-ons when present. Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria earns Transparency Grade D (67/100).
What is the doc fee at Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria?
Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria charges a typical documentation fee of $1,000. The AZ average is $584. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria add dealer add-ons?
Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria adds an average of $1,564 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 10 of 12 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 Peoria a good dealership?
Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria has a transparency score of 67/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria?
CarEdge reviews Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria on 12 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (67/100), with a typical doc fee of $1,000 versus an AZ average of $584. Dealer add-ons appeared on 10 of 12 recent quotes.
Is Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria a transparent Mazda dealer in Peoria?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (67/100), based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Mazda dealers nearby.
How does Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria compare to other Mazda dealers?
You can compare Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria'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 Phoenix, Best Mazda Dealerships in Arizona 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 Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria in Peoria, AZ, that has meant 12 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to D.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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