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Safford Mazda earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the advertised price matches what you pay.
- $998
- Total dealer fees
- None
- Quoted add-ons
$3 above VA median
In 13 quotes, past year
Moderate confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Fredericksburg, VAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Safford Automotive Group
The full story
Why Safford Mazda earned this grade
Safford Mazda’s 13 verified quotes reviewed by CarEdge ran from November 2025 through September 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Some written prices were below the ad. In the 2 quotes with a selling-price comparison, prices averaged $1,728.68 below advertised prices, ranging from $1,250 to $2,207 below. Selling prices are before taxes, government charges, dealer fees and extras.
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized. All 13 quotes fully itemized dealer fees, which averaged $998.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $998, compared with the Median state fee in VA of $995—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. That $3 difference is small, though all 13 quotes were above the median. Ask whether any dealer fee can be reduced or waived, and get the answer in writing. Request an itemized written offer that shows the selling price, fees, required extras, taxes and government charges before agreeing.
13 verified OTD quotes from Safford Mazda
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All 13 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Safford Mazda
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- The advertised price has matched the real price. Use it as your starting point.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Jul to Sep 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Safford Mazda charge?
Based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Safford Mazda charges $998 in dealer fees. Safford Mazda earns Transparency Grade A (100.00/100).
Does Safford Mazda add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Safford Mazda typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 13 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Does Safford Mazda's advertised price include all required charges?
On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price.
Is Safford Mazda a good dealership?
Safford Mazda has a transparency score of 100.00/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 13 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Safford Mazda?
CarEdge reviews Safford Mazda on 13 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100.00/100), with dealer fees of $998 versus a VA median of $995. On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. None of its 13 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Safford Mazda a transparent Mazda dealer in Fredericksburg?
Yes. Safford Mazda holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100.00/100), based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Safford Mazda compare to other Mazda dealers?
You can compare Safford 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 guides Best Mazda Dealerships in Virginia 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 Safford Mazda in Fredericksburg, VA, that has meant 13 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals 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 A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 13 quotes from the past year (13 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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