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South Bay Mazda

Torrance, CA·10 verified quotes*

Jul 27, 2025Feb 8, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 85.8/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
40%of quotes

Avg $2,269 when present

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South Bay Mazda Review

Based on 10 verified OTD quotes from Jul 2025 to Feb 2026, South Bay Mazda earns a Grade B (85.8/100). Their typical doc fee of $85 is at or below the CA average. Add-ons average $907 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $2,893.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

1 negotiable
0d90d179d269d358d$7k$24k$40k$56k$73kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

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

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
66
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
60
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $2,269 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$101
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

5 vehicle transactions10 individual quotes

2025 Mazda CX-5

New5 quotes
$41,393
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,122
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2026 Mazda Mazda3

SedanNew2 quotes
$27,000
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,663
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2024 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

$29,001
$85doc fee$395add-ons
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2025 Mazda CX-50

New
$47,714
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Mazda CX-5

New
$38,000
doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $2,843
2 quotes
2
door guard protectavg $597
2 quotes
3
forever start batteryavg $899
1 quote
4
int & ext protectionavg $1,295
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Bay Mazda's doc fee?

South Bay Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $85. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does South Bay Mazda add mandatory add-ons?

South Bay Mazda adds an average of $907 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 South Bay Mazda a good dealer?

South Bay Mazda has a transparency score of 85.8/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for South Bay Mazda

  • Expect ~$907 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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