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Mcdonald Mazda South earns a C.

Early deals show some friction on fees or add-ons. Compare quotes before you commit.

$799
Doc fee

$174 above CO avg

100%
Dealer add-ons

On 4 of 4 recent quotes

4
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Price negotiated down on 1 car

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Location

Littleton, CO

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The full story

Why Mcdonald Mazda South earned this grade

Between August 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

1 thing

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

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$799 is $174 above the CO average of $625. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

100% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $399. Plan on seeing them on your quote.

TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.

4 verified OTD quotes from Mcdonald Mazda South

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 — 4 individual quotes

2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

PreferredNew
$35,163
$799doc fee$399mandatory
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2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

PreferredNew2 quotes
$35,314
$799doc fee$399mandatorySaved $2,500
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

Premium PackageNew
$39,214
$0doc fee$399mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $399
3 quotes
accessoriesavg $399
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Mcdonald Mazda South

  • 4 of 4 quotes included $1,596 in add-ons (Protection Plan, Accessories), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($799) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Mcdonald Mazda South charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Mcdonald Mazda South charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $399 in dealer add-ons when present. Mcdonald Mazda South earns Transparency Grade C (74/100).

What is the doc fee at Mcdonald Mazda South?

Mcdonald Mazda South charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The CO average is $625. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mcdonald Mazda South add dealer add-ons?

Mcdonald Mazda South adds an average of $399 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 4 of 4 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Mcdonald Mazda South a good dealership?

Mcdonald Mazda South has a transparency score of 74/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Mcdonald Mazda South?

CarEdge reviews Mcdonald Mazda South on 4 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (74/100), with a typical doc fee of $799 versus a CO average of $625. Dealer add-ons appeared on 4 of 4 recent quotes.

Is Mcdonald Mazda South a transparent Mazda dealer in Littleton?

Mcdonald Mazda South is about average. Mcdonald Mazda South holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (74/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other Mazda dealers nearby before you buy.

How does Mcdonald Mazda South compare to other Mazda dealers?

You can compare Mcdonald Mazda South'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 Denver, Best Mazda Dealerships in Colorado 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 Mcdonald Mazda South in Littleton, CO, 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
83
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
75

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
CO avg$625
National avg$404

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

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