Transparency Verdict
Sam Leman Mazda earns an A.
One of the good ones.
You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.
Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes · Bloomington, IL
Collected Nov 18, 2025 – Jun 9, 2026 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Sam Leman Mazda qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 99/100 from 8 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Sam Leman Mazda earned this grade
Between November 2025 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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 $372, their doc fee is within $6 of the IL average of $366. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Add-ons offered — none required
This dealer includes optional add-ons (avg $1,995) in 13% of quotes, but none are mandatory — you can ask to remove any of them.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 1.0% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
8 verified OTD quotes from Sam Leman 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
5 vehicle transactions — 8 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Sam Leman Mazda
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Sam Leman Mazda charge?
Based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Sam Leman Mazda charges a $372 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Sam Leman Mazda earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).
What is Sam Leman Mazda's doc fee?
Sam Leman Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $372. The IL average is $366. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Sam Leman Mazda add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Sam Leman Mazda does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Sam Leman Mazda a good dealer?
Sam Leman Mazda has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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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 Sam Leman Mazda in Bloomington, IL, that has meant 8 verified OTD quotes 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 A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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