C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Tom Dolan's Mazda Kia earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Reno, NV
Collected Apr 14, 2026Apr 15, 2026 · Updated Apr 24, 2026

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

Location

Reno, NV

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The full story

Why Tom Dolan's Mazda Kia earned this grade

Between April 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$600 is $5 above the NV average of $595. 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.

2 verified OTD quotes from Tom Dolan's Mazda Kia

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 verified quotes

2026 Mazda CX-50

Premium Plus
$50,163
$600doc fee$1,348add-ons
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2026 Mazda CX-50

2.5 Turbo Meridian EditionNew
$46,039
$600doc fee$799add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $599
2 quotes
2
protection packageavg $475
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Tom Dolan's Mazda Kia

  • This dealer often adds $1,074 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($600) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tom Dolan's Mazda Kia's doc fee?

Tom Dolan's Mazda Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $600. The NV average is $551. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Tom Dolan's Mazda Kia add mandatory add-ons?

Tom Dolan's Mazda Kia adds an average of $1,074 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 Tom Dolan's Mazda Kia a good dealer?

Tom Dolan's Mazda Kia has a transparency score of 77.5/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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 Tom Dolan's Mazda Kia in Reno, NV, that has meant 2 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$600
NV avg$595
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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