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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Mcdonald Mazda West earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Lakewood, CO
Collected Apr 18, 2026Jun 18, 2026 · Updated Aug 14, 2026

Location

Lakewood, CO

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CarEdge Certified — Mcdonald Mazda West, Grade A, score 97 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Mcdonald Mazda West qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 97/100 from 11 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Mcdonald Mazda West earned this grade

Between April 2026 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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

4 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$0 is $615 below the CO average of $615. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 18% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $2,298 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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $3,157 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

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

11 verified OTD quotes from Mcdonald Mazda West

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

5 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2026 Mazda Mazda3

PremiumNew3 quotes
$31,931
$0doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,972
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Mazda CX-90

Premium PackageNew4 quotes
$52,570
doc feeSaved $4,802
View 4 Quotes →

2026 Mazda CX-50

PreferredUsed2 quotes
$33,800
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $696
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

Preferred
$34,551
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

PreferredNew
$35,163
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
window tintavg $499
2 quotes
accessoriesavg $1,400
2 quotes
protection planavg $399
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Mcdonald Mazda West

  • Minor add-ons (~$418) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 29% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Mcdonald Mazda West charge?

Based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Mcdonald Mazda West charges a $0 documentation fee and averages $418 in dealer add-ons when present. Mcdonald Mazda West earns Transparency Grade A (97/100).

What is Mcdonald Mazda West's doc fee?

Mcdonald Mazda West charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The CO average is $615. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mcdonald Mazda West add mandatory add-ons?

Mcdonald Mazda West adds an average of $418 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 Mcdonald Mazda West a good dealer?

Mcdonald Mazda West 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 11 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 Mcdonald Mazda West in Lakewood, CO, that has meant 11 verified OTD quotes across 3 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
89
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
CO avg$615
National avg$400

Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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