A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Duncan Ford Mazda earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes · Troutville, VA
Collected Oct 21, 2025Dec 26, 2025 · Updated May 3, 2026

Location

Troutville, VA

The full story

Why Duncan Ford Mazda earned this grade

Between October 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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

3 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$599 is $287 below the VA average of $886. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 11% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $399 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

9 verified OTD quotes from Duncan Ford 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

3 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

2024 Ford F-150

XLT 2WD SuperCrew 5.5' BoxUsed
$48,001
$599doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Mazda CX-50

2.5 S Preferred Package AWDNew7 quotes
$36,674
$599doc feeNo add-ons
View 7 Quotes →

2023 Hyundai Palisade

Calligraphy AWDUsed
$40,755
doc fee$399add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $399
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($599) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Duncan Ford Mazda

  • Doc fee ($599) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$44) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duncan Ford Mazda's doc fee?

Duncan Ford Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The VA average is $886. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Duncan Ford Mazda add mandatory add-ons?

Duncan Ford Mazda adds an average of $44 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 Duncan Ford Mazda a good dealer?

Duncan Ford Mazda has a transparency score of 96.9/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Duncan Ford Mazda in Troutville, VA, that has meant 9 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
93
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
89

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$599
VA avg$886
National avg$400

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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