B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Team Mazda earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Vallejo, CA
Collected Nov 29, 2025Jan 8, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026

Location

Vallejo, CA

The full story

Why Team Mazda earned this grade

Between November 2025 and January 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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

1 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.8% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $425 is above CA's legal cap of $85. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $85 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

Add-ons show up on most deals

33% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,270. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

3 verified OTD quotes from Team 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

2 vehicle transactions3 individual quotes

2026 Mazda Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid PHEV

Premium Plus PackageNew
$66,306
doc fee$1,270add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Mazda CX-9

Touring2 quotes
$30,000
$425doc feeNo add-onsSaved $264
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $350
1 quote
2
liftgate garnishavg $250
1 quote
3
wheel locksavg $75
1 quote
4
rhodium white premiumavg $595
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($425) is well above average ($101)

Tips for Team Mazda

  • Minor add-ons (~$423) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Team Mazda's doc fee?

Team Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $425. The CA average is $101. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Team Mazda add mandatory add-ons?

Team Mazda adds an average of $423 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 Team Mazda a good dealer?

Team Mazda has a transparency score of 81/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Team Mazda in Vallejo, CA, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
68
Add-on Behavior (30%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$425
CA avg$101
National avg$400

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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