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Safford Mazda Alexandria

Chantilly, VA·5 verified quotes*

Nov 22, 2025Mar 23, 2026· Score updated Apr 8, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 88.8/100
Add-on Rate
20%of quotes

Avg $650 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
0d19d38d56d75d$6k$17k$27k$38k$49kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

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

< 30 days
26 (62%)
30–90 days
16 (38%)
90–180 days
0 (0%)
180+ days
0 (0%)
Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
75
Add-on Behavior (30%)
88
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($998) is slightly above VA average ($888)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $650 when present
  • Fees average 0.7% above listing (~$245 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$998
VA avg$888
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

4 vehicle transactions5 individual quotes

2026 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

2 quotes
$29,335
$998doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Mazda CX-5

Used
$27,874
$998doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Mazda CX-50

New
$45,974
$998doc fee$650add-ons
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2023 Mazda CX-5

Used
$30,389
$998doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $650
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Safford Mazda Alexandria's doc fee?

Safford Mazda Alexandria charges a typical documentation fee of $998. The VA average is $744. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Safford Mazda Alexandria add mandatory add-ons?

Safford Mazda Alexandria adds an average of $130 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 Safford Mazda Alexandria a good dealer?

Safford Mazda Alexandria has a transparency score of 88.8/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Safford Mazda Alexandria

  • Doc fee is $598 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$130) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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