A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Ferman Chevrolet & Mazda of Tampa 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.

Strong confidence — based on 21 verified out-the-door quotes and 4 tracked negotiations · Tampa, FL
Collected Aug 25, 2025Mar 29, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026

Location

Tampa, FL

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The full story

Why Ferman Chevrolet & Mazda of Tampa earned this grade

Between August 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 21 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

4 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$0 is $979 below the FL average of $979. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 21 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 4 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,711 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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

21 verified OTD quotes from Ferman Chevrolet & Mazda of Tampa

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

11 vehicle transactions21 individual quotes

2024 Nissan Frontier

Crew Cab PickupUsed
$39,522
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Mazda CX-5

Used3 quotes
$30,936
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,682
View 3 Quotes →

2024 Mazda CX-50

Used2 quotes
$34,804
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,096
View 2 Quotes →

2021 Chevrolet Equinox

Used
$17,841
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

3 quotes
$54,452
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $620
View 3 Quotes →

2023 Tesla Model 3

$29,438
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Chevrolet Traverse

New4 quotes
$49,477
doc feeNo add-ons
View 4 Quotes →

2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

New
$56,084
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe

New3 quotes
$65,730
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,446
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Mazda CX-5

New
$31,479
$1,199doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Ferman Chevrolet & Mazda of Tampa

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below FL average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferman Chevrolet & Mazda of Tampa's doc fee?

Ferman Chevrolet & Mazda of Tampa charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The FL average is $979. This is based on 21 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ferman Chevrolet & Mazda of Tampa add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Ferman Chevrolet & Mazda of Tampa does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Ferman Chevrolet & Mazda of Tampa a good dealer?

Ferman Chevrolet & Mazda of Tampa has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 21 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 Ferman Chevrolet & Mazda of Tampa in Tampa, FL, that has meant 21 verified OTD quotes across 4 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 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%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
10

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
FL avg$979
National avg$400

Pulled 21 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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