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Russell & Smith Mazda

Houston, TX·8 verified quotes*

Oct 2, 2025Nov 20, 2025· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

C
76.3/100
Doc Fee
$225

TX caps at $225

Add-on Rate
100%of quotes

Avg $1,483 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

2 negotiable
0d112d225d337d449d$12k$24k$36k$47k$59kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
88
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average ($232)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,483 when present
  • Fees average 1.1% above listing (~$385 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$232
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

5 vehicle transactions8 individual quotes

2021 Honda Odyssey

Used3 quotes
$34,115
$225doc fee$1,155add-onsSaved $1,549
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2024 Mazda CX-90

3.3 Turbo PremiumUsed
$32,735
$225doc fee$1,592add-ons
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2025 Mazda CX-5

New2 quotes
$29,793
$225doc fee$1,592add-onsSaved $3,363
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2025 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S Preferred Package
$34,764
$225doc fee$1,592add-ons
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2025 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S Preferred PackageNew
$32,737
$225doc fee$1,592add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $1,374
4 quotes
2
window tintavg $499
4 quotes
3
wheel locksavg $297
4 quotes
4
collision deductibleavg $199
4 quotes
5
door dent & ding protectionavg $199
4 quotes
6
ppgavg $199
4 quotes
7
maintenance pkgavg $199
4 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Russell & Smith Mazda's doc fee?

Russell & Smith Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $176. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Russell & Smith Mazda add mandatory add-ons?

Russell & Smith Mazda adds an average of $1,483 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 Russell & Smith Mazda a good dealer?

Russell & Smith Mazda has a transparency score of 76.3/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Russell & Smith Mazda

  • This dealer often adds $1,483 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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