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Safford Mazda Fairfax earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the advertised price matches what you pay.
- $998
- Total dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$3 above VA median
In 8 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Fairfax, VAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Safford Automotive Group
The full story
Why Safford Mazda Fairfax earned this grade
Safford Mazda Fairfax received an A; CarEdge reviewed 8 verified quotes from June through October 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized: All 8 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $1,026.65, about $31.65 above the $995 Median state fee in Virginia. The Median state fee is the middle fee amount in the monthly state reference; all 8 reviewed quotes were above it. Ask whether the dealer can reduce its fees and request the explanation in writing.
Before agreeing, ask for an itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, any required extras, taxes and government charges. Compare the selling price with the advertised price, and ask the dealer to explain any difference.
8 verified OTD quotes from Safford Mazda Fairfax
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
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All 8 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
2026 Mazda Mazda3
Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Safford Mazda Fairfax
- 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 Oct 2026.
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Median Days Listed
22
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Safford Mazda Fairfax charge?
Based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Safford Mazda Fairfax charges $998 in dealer fees. Safford Mazda Fairfax earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).
Does Safford Mazda Fairfax add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Safford Mazda Fairfax typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 8 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Does Safford Mazda Fairfax's advertised price include all required charges?
On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price.
Is Safford Mazda Fairfax a good dealership?
Safford Mazda Fairfax has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 8 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 Fairfax?
CarEdge reviews Safford Mazda Fairfax on 8 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (99/100), with dealer fees of $998 versus a VA median of $995. On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. None of its 8 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Safford Mazda Fairfax a transparent Mazda dealer in Fairfax?
Yes. Safford Mazda Fairfax holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (99/100), based on 8 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 Fairfax compare to other Mazda dealers?
You can compare Safford Mazda Fairfax'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 Washington DC, Best Mazda Dealerships in Baltimore, 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 Fairfax in Fairfax, VA, that has meant 8 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal 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 8 quotes from the past year (8 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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