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Mazda of Clearwater earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the advertised price matches what you pay.
- $1,000
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$299 below FL median
In 12 quotes, past year
Moderate confidence (latest quote Nov 2026)Clearwater, FLUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Mazda of Clearwater earned this grade
Mazda Of Clearwater is graded A; CarEdge reviewed 12 eligible quotes from March through November 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized and averaged below the state reference. Average confirmed dealer fees were $1,058 across the 12 quotes, below the Median state fee of $1,299—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.
- ✓ One written offer was below the advertised price. It listed a vehicle selling price of $30,308 against an advertised price of $30,886, a $578 difference before fees, taxes and government charges.
Where to push back
Two quotes had unclear tax amounts. Before agreeing, ask: “Can you show me an itemized written offer with the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes and government charges listed separately?”
12 verified OTD quotes from Mazda of Clearwater
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 12 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Mazda of Clearwater
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- The advertised price has matched the real price. Use it as your starting point.
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On the lot right now
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Current Inventory
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
39
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Mazda of Clearwater charge?
Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Mazda of Clearwater charges $1,000 in dealer fees. Mazda of Clearwater earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).
Does Mazda of Clearwater add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Mazda of Clearwater typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 12 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Does Mazda of Clearwater's advertised price include all required charges?
On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price.
Is Mazda of Clearwater a good dealership?
Mazda of Clearwater has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Mazda of Clearwater?
CarEdge reviews Mazda of Clearwater on 12 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (99/100), with dealer fees of $1,000 versus an FL median of $1,299. On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. None of its 12 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Mazda of Clearwater a transparent Mazda dealer in Clearwater?
Yes. Mazda of Clearwater holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (99/100), based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Mazda of Clearwater compare to other Mazda dealers?
You can compare Mazda of Clearwater'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 Tampa, Best Mazda Dealerships in Sarasota, Best Mazda Dealerships in Florida 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 Mazda of Clearwater in Clearwater, FL, that has meant 12 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal 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 12 quotes from the past year (12 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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