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Middletown Mazda earns an A.

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

$175
Doc fee

$22 below NY avg

13%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 16 recent quotes

16
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Price negotiated down on 5 cars

Moderate confidenceMiddletown, NYUpdated How we score dealers#2 most transparent in NY

Location

Middletown, NY

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The full story

Why Middletown Mazda earned this grade

Between October 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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 $175, their doc fee sits at or just under the NY average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons offered — none required

This dealer includes optional add-ons in 13% of quotes, but none are mandatory — you can ask to remove any of them.

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.

16 verified OTD quotes from Middletown Mazda

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 — 16 individual quotes

2024 Mazda CX-30

PreferredUsed2 quotes
$26,835
$175doc fee—Saved $217
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2026 Mazda CX 90

?New
$51,556
$175doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Mazda CX-5

S PremiumNew
$40,742
$175doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2021 Mazda CX-30

PremiumUsed3 quotes
$22,500
$175doc fee—Saved $211
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Mazda CX-30

-Used2 quotes
$30,476
$175doc feeNo add-onsSaved $774
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2023 Subaru Forester

-Used
$27,487
$175doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Mazda CX-90

-Used
$37,717
$175doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2018 Subaru Crosstrek

LimitedUsed
$19,163
$175doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Mazda CX-50

New2 quotes
$36,243
$175doc feeNo add-onsSaved $176
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Mazda CX-5

New2 quotes
$34,000
$175doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,000
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
gap insuranceavg $190
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($175) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Middletown Mazda

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($175) is at or below NY average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Middletown Mazda charge?

Based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Middletown Mazda charges a $175 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Middletown Mazda earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).

What is the doc fee at Middletown Mazda?

Middletown Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $175. The NY average is $197. This is based on 16 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Middletown Mazda add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Middletown Mazda typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 16 recent verified quotes.

Is Middletown Mazda a good dealership?

Middletown Mazda 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 16 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Middletown Mazda?

CarEdge reviews Middletown Mazda on 16 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with a typical doc fee of $175 versus an NY average of $197. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 16 recent quotes.

Is Middletown Mazda a transparent Mazda dealer in Middletown?

Yes. Middletown Mazda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Middletown Mazda rank among New York car dealers?

Middletown Mazda ranks #2 of 815 rated dealers in New York on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, which grades dealers on doc fees, add-ons and pricing from verified out-the-door quotes.

How does Middletown Mazda compare to other Mazda dealers?

You can compare Middletown Mazda'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 Poughkeepsie, Best Mazda Dealerships in New York 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 Middletown Mazda in Middletown, NY, that has meant 16 verified OTD quotes across 5 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%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$175
NY avg$197
National avg$404

Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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