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Ed Howard Mazda

Sarasota, FL·5 verified quotes*

Oct 2, 2025Dec 15, 2025· Score updated Apr 4, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 81.5/100
Add-on Rate
20%of quotes

Avg $499 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

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New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
50
Add-on Behavior (30%)
88
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($995) is slightly above FL average ($992)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $499 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$995
FL avg$992
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 vehicle transactions5 individual quotes

2020 Mazda CX-9

Grand Touring (A6) 4dr Front-wheelUsed3 quotes
$23,867
$995doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,590
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2025 Mazda CX-50

2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition (A6) 4drC50MRTXANew2 quotes
$45,246
$995doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,656
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Most Common Add-ons

1
premium investment protectionavg $499
1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ed Howard Mazda's doc fee?

Ed Howard Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $995. The FL average is $499. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ed Howard Mazda add mandatory add-ons?

Ed Howard Mazda adds an average of $100 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 Ed Howard Mazda a good dealer?

Ed Howard Mazda has a transparency score of 81.5/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($995) is well above average ($499)
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Tips for Ed Howard Mazda

  • Doc fee is $597 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$100) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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