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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Middletown Mazda 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 13 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Middletown, NY
Collected Oct 14, 2025Jul 14, 2026 · Updated Aug 15, 2026

Location

Middletown, NY

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CarEdge Certified — Middletown Mazda, Grade A, score 99 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Middletown Mazda qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 99/100 from 13 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Middletown Mazda earned this grade

Between October 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 13 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 in line with the market

At $162, their doc fee sits at or just under the NY average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 13 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $650 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.

13 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

6 vehicle transactions13 individual quotes

2025 Mazda CX-30

-Used2 quotes
$30,476
$175doc feeNo add-onsSaved $774
View 2 Quotes →

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

LimitedUsed3 quotes
$19,163
$175doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Mazda CX-50

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

2025 Mazda CX-5

New4 quotes
$34,000
$175doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,000
View 4 Quotes →

At a Glance

Doc fee ($162) 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—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($162) is at or below national 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 only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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 Middletown Mazda charge?

Based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Middletown Mazda charges a $162 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Middletown Mazda earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).

What is Middletown Mazda's doc fee?

Middletown Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $162. The NY average is $216. This is based on 13 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Middletown Mazda add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Middletown Mazda does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Middletown Mazda a good dealer?

Middletown Mazda has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 13 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 Middletown Mazda in Middletown, NY, that has meant 13 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%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
92

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$162
NY avg$216
National avg$400

Pulled 13 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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