Transparency Verdict
Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison 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.
Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Madison, WI
Collected Jan 15, 2026 – Jul 27, 2026 · Updated Aug 4, 2026
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 95/100 from 9 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison earned this grade
Between January 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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
2 thingsAdd-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 11% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,094 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.9% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is slightly padded
$499 is $100 above the WI average of $399. 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.
9 verified OTD quotes from Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison
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
3 vehicle transactions — 9 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison
- Minor add-ons (~$122) 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 only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison charge?
Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison charges a $499 documentation fee and averages $122 in dealer add-ons when present. Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).
What is Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison's doc fee?
Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison charges a typical documentation fee of $499. The WI average is $399. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison add mandatory add-ons?
Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison adds an average of $122 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 Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison a good dealer?
Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison has a transparency score of 95/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 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 Russ Darrow Mazda Of Madison in Madison, WI, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 A.
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