Best Mazda Dealerships in Tampa, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- 6 Mazda dealers in Tampa graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Mazda Lakeland is the highest-graded Mazda dealer in the Tampa metro.
- Coast Mazda has the watch-out on this list — add-ons appear on 38% of verified quotes, averaging $315 — the highest rate here.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for Mazda dealers in the Tampa metro. We graded every Mazda dealer in the area with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence — using real PDFs, emails, and signed deals, not Google star ratings.
6 Mazda dealers in Tampa cleared the data threshold this quarter. Here’s how they rank.
About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Top 6 Mazda Dealers in Tampa
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Mazda Lakeland
Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Lakeland, FL
Mazda Lakeland is the top-graded Mazda dealer in the Tampa metro by verified data — A grade, 98/100, based on 11 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $999 — above the FL average of $938
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Ed Howard Mazda
Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Sarasota, FL
Ed Howard Mazda keeps add-ons on just 14% of verified quotes — light for an A-grade dealer.
- Doc fee: $853 — below the FL average of $938
- Add-ons: 14% of quotes, avg $71
- Listing accuracy: 2.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Ferman Chevrolet
Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Tampa, FL
Ferman Chevrolet earns the A grade with 50 verified OTD quotes — one of the deepest datasets on this list.
- Doc fee: $271 — well below the FL average of $938
- Add-ons: 2% of quotes, avg $44
- Listing accuracy: 1.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 50
See full review & verified quotes →
#4 — Mazda Of Wesley Chapel
Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Wesley Chapel, FL
Mazda Of Wesley Chapel quotes prices within 0.5% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $1199 — well above the FL average of $938
- Add-ons: 11% of quotes, avg $222
- Listing accuracy: 0.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
See full review & verified quotes →
#5 — Ferman Mazda Of Brandon
Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Tampa, FL
Ferman Mazda Of Brandon quoted prices 11.6% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $959 — above the FL average of $938
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 11.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#6 — Coast Mazda
Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Port Richey, FL
Coast Mazda holds the A grade across 24 verified OTD quotes — a substantial sample size.
- Doc fee: $874 — below the FL average of $938
- Add-ons: 38% of quotes, avg $315
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 24
See full review & verified quotes →
Limited Data
These Mazda dealers in the Tampa metro have verified OTD data, but not yet enough to assign a confident grade. We’re actively collecting more quotes for these dealers.
- Cox Mazda (Bradenton, FL) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Mazda Of Clearwater (Clearwater, FL) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Westshore Mazda (Tampa, FL) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
Tampa Mazda Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda Lakeland | Lakeland | A | 98 | $999 | $0 | 11 |
| 2 | Ed Howard Mazda | Sarasota | A | 94 | $853 | $71 | 7 |
| 3 | Ferman Chevrolet | Tampa | A | 92 | $271 | $44 | 50 |
| 4 | Mazda Of Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel | A | 90 | $1199 | $222 | 9 |
| 5 | Ferman Mazda Of Brandon | Tampa | A | 90 | $959 | $0 | 5 |
| 6 | Coast Mazda | Port Richey | A | 90 | $874 | $315 | 24 |
These rankings are a quarterly snapshot. For the continuously updated list — including dealers rated since this article was published — see the live Mazda dealer rankings near Tampa on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index.
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How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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