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Horne Mazda earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $799
- Doc fee
- 67%
- Dealer add-ons
$215 above AZ avg
On 14 of 21 recent quotes
Strong confidenceTempe, AZUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Horne Mazda earned this grade
Between August 2025 and October 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
2 thingsThe 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 $2,484 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
$799 is $215 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
67% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $493. 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.
21 verified OTD quotes from Horne 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
13 vehicle transactions — 21 individual quotes
2026 Mazda CX-90
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Horne Mazda
- 14 of 21 quotes included $10,355 in add-ons (Window Tint, Accessories), not marked optional.
- Doc fee ($799) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- 21 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Horne Mazda charge?
Based on 21 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Horne Mazda charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $493 in dealer add-ons when present. Horne Mazda earns Transparency Grade B (82/100).
What is the doc fee at Horne Mazda?
Horne Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The AZ average is $584. This is based on 21 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Horne Mazda add dealer add-ons?
Horne Mazda adds an average of $493 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 14 of 21 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 Horne Mazda a good dealership?
Horne Mazda has a transparency score of 82/100, earning a Grade B. 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.
What do reviews say about Horne Mazda?
CarEdge reviews Horne Mazda on 21 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (82/100), with a typical doc fee of $799 versus an AZ average of $584. Dealer add-ons appeared on 14 of 21 recent quotes.
Is Horne Mazda a transparent Mazda dealer in Tempe?
Yes. Horne Mazda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (82/100), based on 21 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Horne Mazda compare to other Mazda dealers?
You can compare Horne Mazda'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 Horne Mazda in Tempe, AZ, 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 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 B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 21 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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