A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Keffer Mazda earns an A.

Promising early read.

The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.

Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Huntersville, NC
Collected Sep 30, 2025Apr 25, 2026 · Updated Aug 14, 2026

Location

Huntersville, NC

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CarEdge Certified — Keffer Mazda, Grade A, score 94 of 100
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One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Keffer Mazda qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 94/100 from 4 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Keffer Mazda earned this grade

Between September 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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 things

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 25% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $1,846 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

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

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$790 is $50 above the NC average of $740. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

4 verified OTD quotes from Keffer 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 transactions4 individual quotes

2026 Mazda Mazda3

-Used
$33,133
$999doc feeNo add-ons
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2022 Tesla Model 3

Used2 quotes
$18,505
$790doc feeSaved $1,902
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2025 Mazda CX-90

Sport Utility
$50,497
$790doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
window tintavg $399
1 quote
theft protectionavg $699
1 quote
paint protectionavg $748
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Keffer Mazda

  • Doc fee is $390 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$462) 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 about 13% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

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Days on Market

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Keffer Mazda charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Keffer Mazda charges a $790 documentation fee and averages $462 in dealer add-ons when present. Keffer Mazda earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).

What is Keffer Mazda's doc fee?

Keffer Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $790. The NC average is $740. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Keffer Mazda add mandatory add-ons?

Keffer Mazda adds an average of $462 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 Keffer Mazda a good dealer?

Keffer Mazda has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Keffer Mazda in Huntersville, NC, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
85
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$790
NC avg$740
National avg$400

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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