B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Walser Burnsville Mazda earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Burnsville, MN
Collected Nov 11, 2025Jun 20, 2026 · Updated Jun 29, 2026

Location

Burnsville, MN

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The full story

Why Walser Burnsville Mazda earned this grade

Between November 2025 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $303 is above MN's legal cap of $125. 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 $125 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $812. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

8 verified OTD quotes from Walser Burnsville 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

6 vehicle transactions8 individual quotes

2026 Mazda CX-50

PreferredNew2 quotes
$33,192
$350doc fee$399add-onsSaved $6,144
View 2Quotes →

2024 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S PREMIUM PLUS AWDUsed
$35,511
$280doc fee$989add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Mazda CX-5

2.5 Turbo Signature AWDNew
$40,757
$280doc fee$190add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S Select Package AWDNew
$33,797
$350doc fee$427add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

4D SEDAN CARBON EDITION AWDNew
$32,531
$280doc fee$190add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Mazda CX-50

Hybrid Premium Package AWDNew2 quotes
$40,346
$350doc fee$399add-onsSaved $4,051
View 2Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $399
4 quotes
2
paint protectionavg $456
3 quotes
3
walser core vsc - newavg $3,499
1 quote
4
accessoriesavg $28
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($303) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Walser Burnsville Mazda

  • Expect ~$721 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($303) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walser Burnsville Mazda's doc fee?

Walser Burnsville Mazda charges a typical documentation fee of $303. The MN average is $336. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Walser Burnsville Mazda add mandatory add-ons?

Walser Burnsville Mazda adds an average of $721 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 Walser Burnsville Mazda a good dealer?

Walser Burnsville 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 9 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 Walser Burnsville Mazda in Burnsville, MN, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 2 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
37
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$303
MN avg$336
National avg$400

Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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