A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Modern 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 18 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Burlington, NC
Collected Aug 6, 2025Dec 18, 2025 · Updated Apr 29, 2026

Location

Burlington, NC

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The full story

Why Modern Mazda earned this grade

Between August 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 18 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 $799, their doc fee sits at or just under the NC average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 6% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $598 when present. Most shoppers here never see 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.

18 verified OTD quotes from Modern 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

5 vehicle transactions18 individual quotes

2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

Premium Plus Package 4dr All-Wheel 50HPPXANew
$41,261
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-50

2.5 S PrefeNew
$34,000
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Mazda CX-50

2.5 S Premium Package 4dr All-WheelUsed8 quotes
$31,000
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $8
View 8 Quotes →

2025 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S PrefeNew7 quotes
$28,900
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,400
View 7 Quotes →

2025 Mazda CX-90

3.3 Turbo Preferred Package (A8) 4dC90PFXANew
$40,542
$799doc fee$598add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $598
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($799) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Modern Mazda

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$33) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 6% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Modern Mazda's doc fee?

Modern Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NC average is $799. This is based on 18 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Modern Mazda add mandatory add-ons?

Modern Mazda adds an average of $33 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 Modern Mazda a good dealer?

Modern Mazda has a transparency score of 96.2/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 18 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Modern Mazda in Burlington, NC, that has meant 18 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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%)
97
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
72

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
NC avg$799
National avg$400

Pulled 18 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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