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Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$800
Doc fee

$16 above MD avg

14%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 7 recent quotes

7
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Price negotiated down on 2 cars

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The full story

Why Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring earned this grade

Between July 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $800, their doc fee is within $16 of the MD average of $784. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons offered — none required

This dealer includes optional add-ons in 14% of quotes, but none are mandatory — you can ask to remove any of them.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.2% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

7 verified OTD quotes from Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring

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 transactions — 7 individual quotes

2026 Mazda Mazda3

Select SportNew4 quotes
$29,296
$800doc feeNo add-onsSaved $589
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2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

Premium PlusNew
$42,985
$800doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S PremiumNew2 quotes
$43,071
$800doc fee—Saved $3,189
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Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
accessoriesavg $2,995
1 quote

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring charges a $800 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).

What is the doc fee at Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring?

Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring charges a typical documentation fee of $800. The MD average is $784. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 7 recent verified quotes.

Is Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring a good dealership?

Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring?

CarEdge reviews Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring on 7 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with a typical doc fee of $800 versus an MD average of $784. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 7 recent quotes.

Is Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring a transparent Ford dealer in Silver Spring?

Yes. Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring compare to other Ford dealers?

You can compare Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Ford dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Ford dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Ford Dealerships in Washington DC, Best Ford Dealerships in Baltimore, Best Ford Dealerships in Maryland and Best Ford Dealerships in the US rank Ford 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 Koons Ford Mazda of Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes across 2 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%)
98
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$800
MD avg$784
National avg$404

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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