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Ramsey Mazda earns a C.
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- $180
- Median dealer fees
- All
- Quoted add-ons
At the IA median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Dec 2025)Urbandale, IAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Lithia Motors Inc.
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Ramsey Mazda earned this grade
Ramsey Mazda has a C grade. In December 2025, CarEdge reviewed 1 eligible quote, so this is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly shown and in line with the state reference. The one quote listed $180 in dealer fees, equal to the Median state fee in Iowa ($180), the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.
Where to push back
The one written quote included $1,495 in required extras. Ask which items make up that amount, whether any can be removed or reduced, and request an itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, fees, extras, taxes and government charges before agreeing. Check the selling price against the advertised price; this quote does not establish whether they matched.
1 verified OTD quote from Ramsey Mazda
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1 quote is from the past year and counts toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Ramsey Mazda
- Their only quote included add-ons (Mazda Protection PKG), not marked optional.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Ramsey Mazda charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Ramsey Mazda charges $180 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $1,495 when present. Ramsey Mazda earns Transparency Grade C (79/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Ramsey Mazda add dealer add-ons?
Ramsey Mazda adds an average of $1,495 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Ramsey Mazda a good dealership?
Ramsey Mazda earns a Grade C (79/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
What do reviews say about Ramsey Mazda?
CarEdge reviews Ramsey Mazda on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (79/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $180 versus an IA median of $180. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year.
Is Ramsey Mazda a transparent Mazda dealer in Urbandale?
CarEdge has limited data on Ramsey Mazda so far. Ramsey Mazda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (79/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Ramsey Mazda compare to other Mazda dealers?
You can compare Ramsey Mazda's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons 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 guide Best Mazda Dealerships in the US ranks 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 Ramsey Mazda in Urbandale, IA, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to C.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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