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Jim Shorkey Mazda earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $1,094
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$169 above GA median
In 4 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Gainesville, GAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Jim Shorkey Auto Group
The full story
Why Jim Shorkey Mazda earned this grade
Jim Shorkey Mazda received an A based on 4 verified quotes from May through September 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized. All 4 quotes showed dealer fees as fully itemized.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $1,207.75, and fees in all 4 quotes exceeded the $925 Median state fee in Georgia. That median is the middle fee amount in the state reference sample. Ask the dealer to explain each fee and provide an itemized written offer before agreeing.
4 verified OTD quotes from Jim Shorkey Mazda
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Jim Shorkey Mazda
- Total dealer fees are slightly above the state median. Worth asking for a reduction.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Sep 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Jim Shorkey Mazda charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Jim Shorkey Mazda charges $1,094 in dealer fees. Jim Shorkey Mazda earns Transparency Grade A (96/100).
Does Jim Shorkey Mazda add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Jim Shorkey Mazda typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Jim Shorkey Mazda a good dealership?
Jim Shorkey Mazda has a transparency score of 96/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Jim Shorkey Mazda?
CarEdge reviews Jim Shorkey Mazda on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (96/100), with dealer fees of $1,094 versus a GA median of $925. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Jim Shorkey Mazda a transparent Mazda dealer in Gainesville?
Yes. Jim Shorkey Mazda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (96/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Jim Shorkey Mazda compare to other Mazda dealers?
You can compare Jim Shorkey 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 Atlanta, Best Mazda Dealerships in Georgia 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 Jim Shorkey Mazda in Gainesville, GA, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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