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Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne earns a D.

Early deals raised concerns on fees or add-ons. Get every number in writing.

$719
Median dealer fees

$270 above UT median

All
Quoted add-ons

In 1 quote, past year

1
Quotes, past year →

1 verified quote since 2026

Limited confidence (latest quote Jun 2026)Sandy, UTUpdated How we score dealersPart of Tim Dahle Auto Group

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

Location

Sandy, UT

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The full story

Why Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne earned this grade

Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne has one eligible quote from June 2026. This small sample is a limited snapshot. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

No specific pricing strength is supported by this single quote.

Where to push back

The quote showed $719.24 in dealer fees, $270.24 above the Median state fee in Utah ($449), the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. It also showed $898 in required extras. Ask for an itemized written quote and whether any required extras can be removed or reduced; confirm the selling price, dealer fees, extras, taxes and government charges before agreeing.

1 verified OTD quote from Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne

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 quote is from the past year and counts toward the grade

2026 Mazda CX-5

S SelectNew
$37,810
$719dealer fees$898mandatory$265optional
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Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
service contract (first 3 oil changes and tire rotations)avg $265
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
red alert and vehicle theft registrationavg $898
1 quote

At a Glance

Advertised price not checked

Tips for Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne

  • Their only quote included add-ons (Red alert and vehicle theft registration), not marked optional.
  • Total dealer fees are slightly above the state median. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne charges $719 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $1,163 when present. Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne earns Transparency Grade D (68/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).

Does Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne add dealer add-ons?

Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne adds an average of $1,163 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne a good dealership?

Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne earns a Grade D (68/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

What do reviews say about Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne?

CarEdge reviews Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (68/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $719 versus a UT median of $449. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year.

Is Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne a transparent Mazda dealer in Sandy?

CarEdge has limited data on Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne so far. Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (68/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne compare to other Mazda dealers?

You can compare Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Mazda dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Mazda dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Mazda Dealerships in the US ranks Mazda dealers on the same data.

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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 Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne in Sandy, UT, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.

Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.

Fee Transparency

30%

Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.

Data Quality

10%

Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
72
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
75

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$719
UT median$449

Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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