Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills

Name: Suburban Mazda of Farmington Hills
Address: 37911 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills, MI, 48335, US
Telephone: 947-254-0146
Price range: Doc Fee: $529.5
Rating: 4.6

Farmington Hills, MI4 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

Data: Aug 12, 2025 - Dec 27, 2025

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 92.1/100

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Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.

$530

Dealer MarkupThe percentage the dealer adds above the listing price in fees (doc fee, add-ons, and other charges). Taxes and government fees are excluded. Lower is better.

+-1.5%

Avg NegotiatedThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.

$254

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Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.74

Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.100

Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.100

Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.100

✓Doc fee ($530) is $270 above MI average ($260)
✓No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
✓Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excellent — quotes closely match advertised price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$530

MI avg$260

National avg$398

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack	$15,780	—	$779	None	View
2025 Mazda CX-5	$45,134	—	$1,375	None	View
2025 Mazda Mazda3	$26,599	$254	$280	None	View

2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

$15,780

Doc Fee$779

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2025 Mazda CX-5

$45,134

Doc Fee$1,375

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2025 Mazda Mazda3

$26,599

Doc Fee$280

Add-onsNone

Savings$254

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills's doc fee?

Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills charges a typical documentation fee of $530. The MI average is $265. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Is Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills a good dealer?

Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills has a transparency score of 92.1/100, 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.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Doc fee ($530) is well above average ($265)

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Tips for Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills

📋Doc fee ($530) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
⭐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 +-2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 8
Recent (12mo): 8
Complete Data: 8

What to Expect

When shopping at Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills:

Expect a doc fee around $530
OTD price is typically -2--1% above listing

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