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Russell & Smith Mazda earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $225
- Doc fee
- 88%
- Dealer add-ons
$1 below TX avg
On 14 of 16 recent quotes
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The full story
Why Russell & Smith Mazda earned this grade
Between October 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 1.8% 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 $3,247 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 thingQuoted add-ons show up on most deals
81% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,018. Plan on seeing them on your quote.
TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.
16 verified OTD quotes from Russell & Smith 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 — 16 individual quotes
2026 Mazda CX-50
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Russell & Smith Mazda
- 13 of 16 quotes included $16,287 in add-ons (Accessories, Window Tint, Wheel Locks), not marked optional.
- Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Russell & Smith Mazda charge?
Based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Russell & Smith Mazda charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $1,018 in dealer add-ons when present. Russell & Smith Mazda earns Transparency Grade B (82/100).
What is the doc fee at Russell & Smith Mazda?
Russell & Smith Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $226. This is based on 16 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Russell & Smith Mazda add dealer add-ons?
Russell & Smith Mazda adds an average of $1,018 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 14 of 16 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Russell & Smith Mazda a good dealership?
Russell & Smith Mazda has a transparency score of 82/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 16 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Russell & Smith Mazda?
CarEdge reviews Russell & Smith Mazda on 16 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (82/100), with a typical doc fee of $225 versus a TX average of $226. Dealer add-ons appeared on 14 of 16 recent quotes.
Is Russell & Smith Mazda a transparent Mazda dealer in Houston?
Yes. Russell & Smith Mazda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (82/100), based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Russell & Smith Mazda compare to other Mazda dealers?
You can compare Russell & Smith Mazda's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 guides Best Mazda Dealerships in Houston, Best Mazda Dealerships in Texas and Best Mazda Dealerships in the US rank 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 Russell & Smith Mazda in Houston, TX, that has meant 16 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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