Transparency Verdict
Rick Case Mazda earns a B.
Mostly honest. Stay alert.
Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
Strong confidence — based on 25 verified out-the-door quotes and 4 tracked negotiations · Duluth, GA
Collected Aug 19, 2025 – Feb 18, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026
The full story
Why Rick Case Mazda earned this grade
Between August 2025 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 25 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 thingsAdd-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 24% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $995 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."
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 4 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,746 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
1 thingDoc fee is slightly padded
$899 is $72 above the GA average of $827. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
25 verified OTD quotes from Rick Case 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 — 25 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Rick Case Mazda
- Doc fee is $499 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Minor add-ons (~$239) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- 25 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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.
Current Inventory
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rick Case Mazda's doc fee?
Rick Case Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The GA average is $618. This is based on 25 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Rick Case Mazda add mandatory add-ons?
Rick Case Mazda adds an average of $239 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 Rick Case Mazda a good dealer?
Rick Case Mazda has a transparency score of 87.3/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 25 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 Rick Case Mazda in Duluth, GA, that has meant 25 verified OTD quotes across 4 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 25 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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