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Mazda of Dayton earns an A.

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

$398
Doc fee

$10 above OH avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 12 recent quotes

12
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 2 cars

Moderate confidenceDayton, OHUpdated How we score dealersPart of Kenwood Dealer Group Inc.

Location

Dayton, OH

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The full story

Why Mazda of Dayton earned this grade

Between December 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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 $398, their doc fee is within $10 of the OH average of $388. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 12 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

12 verified OTD quotes from Mazda of Dayton

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

10 vehicle transactions — 12 individual quotes

2026 Mazda Mazda3

Turbo Premium PlusNew2 quotes
$36,900
—doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,849
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2026 Mazda CX-5

S Premium PlusNew
$42,816
$398doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

Premium PlusNew
$43,239
$398doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

Premium PlusNew
$44,660
$398doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

PreferredNew2 quotes
$35,457
—doc feeNo add-onsSaved $345
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2026 Mazda Mazda3

Turbo Premium PlusNew
$38,821
$398doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

PremiumUsed
$37,499
—doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

-Used
$38,567
—doc feeNo add-ons
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2018 Chevrolet Colorado

-
$23,869
—doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

-New
$46,043
$437doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

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

Tips for Mazda of Dayton

  • 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 about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Mazda of Dayton charge?

Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Mazda of Dayton charges a $398 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Mazda of Dayton earns Transparency Grade A (97/100).

What is the doc fee at Mazda of Dayton?

Mazda of Dayton charges a typical documentation fee of $398. The OH average is $388. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mazda of Dayton add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Mazda of Dayton typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 12 recent verified quotes.

Is Mazda of Dayton a good dealership?

Mazda of Dayton has a transparency score of 97/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Mazda of Dayton?

CarEdge reviews Mazda of Dayton on 12 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (97/100), with a typical doc fee of $398 versus an OH average of $388. None of its 12 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is Mazda of Dayton a transparent Mazda dealer in Dayton?

Yes. Mazda of Dayton holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (97/100), based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Mazda of Dayton compare to other Mazda dealers?

You can compare Mazda of Dayton'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 Dayton, Best Mazda Dealerships in Cincinnati, Best Mazda Dealerships in Ohio 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 Dayton in Dayton, OH, that has meant 12 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%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
75

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$398
OH avg$388
National avg$404

Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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