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Caruso Mazda earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $85
- Total dealer fees
- 25%
- Quoted add-ons
$32 below CA median
On 2 of 8 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Long Beach, CAUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Caruso Mazda earned this grade
Caruso Mazda received an A based on 8 eligible quotes from December 2025 through August 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ One written quote matched the advertised selling price. The one quote with a price comparison showed $39,875 both as the advertised price and as the selling price.
Where to push back
Two quotes included required extras, averaging $1,287.50. Ask for an itemized written quote showing exactly what those required extras are and the vehicle selling price before fees, taxes, and government charges.
Seven quotes with confirmed dealer-fee amounts averaged $85. The Median state fee in CA is $117, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample; one quote did not fully itemize dealer fees. Ask for a complete written breakdown of dealer fees, taxes, and government charges before agreeing.
8 verified OTD quotes from Caruso Mazda
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
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All 8 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Caruso Mazda
- 2 of 8 quotes included add-ons (CLEAR GUARD, LOJACK, LIFETIME BATTERY REPLACEMENT), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Aug 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Caruso Mazda charge?
Based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Caruso Mazda charges $85 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $322 when present. Caruso Mazda earns Transparency Grade A (98/100).
Does Caruso Mazda add dealer add-ons?
Caruso Mazda adds an average of $322 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 8 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Caruso Mazda a good dealership?
Caruso Mazda has a transparency score of 98/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 8 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Caruso Mazda?
CarEdge reviews Caruso Mazda on 8 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (98/100), with dealer fees of $85 versus a CA median of $117. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 8 quotes in the past year.
Is Caruso Mazda a transparent Mazda dealer in Long Beach?
Yes. Caruso Mazda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Caruso Mazda compare to other Mazda dealers?
You can compare Caruso Mazda's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons 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 Los Angeles, Best Mazda Dealerships in Riverside-San Bernardino, Best Mazda Dealerships in California 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 Caruso Mazda in Long Beach, CA, that has meant 8 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
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Graded on 8 quotes from the past year (8 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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