F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Sansone Mazda earns an F.

Early caution — limited data.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed significant fee, add-on, or markup concerns. This is an early read and the picture may shift as we collect more — get every number in writing.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Woodbridge Township, NJ
Collected May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 · Updated May 19, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Woodbridge Township, NJ

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The full story

Why Sansone Mazda earned this grade

Between May 2026 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $192 above the NJ average of $707. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 9.6% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,360 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

1 verified OTD quote from Sansone 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

1 verified quote

2023 Mazda CX-5

S Premium Plus packageUsed
$31,858
$899doc fee$299add-ons

Most Common Add-ons

1
vin etchavg $299
1 quote

At a Glance

High dealer markup (+9.6% above listing)

Tips for Sansone Mazda

  • Doc fee is $499 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 10% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Minor add-ons (~$299) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sansone Mazda's doc fee?

Sansone Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The NJ average is $707. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Sansone Mazda add mandatory add-ons?

Sansone Mazda adds an average of $299 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 Sansone Mazda a good dealer?

Sansone Mazda has a transparency score of 59.6/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Sansone Mazda in Woodbridge Township, NJ, that has meant 1 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
81
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
45
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
NJ avg$707
National avg$400

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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