Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh

NC12 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Aug 9, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 98.5/100

Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.

$745

Dealer MarkupThe percentage the dealer adds above the listing price in fees (doc fee, add-ons, and other charges). Taxes and government fees are excluded. Lower is better.

+0.0%

Avg NegotiatedThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.

$1,014

Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh Data-Driven Review

Based on 12 verified OTD quotes collected between Aug 2025 and Nov 2025, Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh earns a Grade A transparency score of 98.5/100. Their typical doc fee of $745 is close to the NC average ($694). Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $1,014.

Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.95

Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.100

Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.100

Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.100

✓Doc fee ($745) is slightly above NC average ($699)
✓No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$745

NC avg$699

National avg$398

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preferred Package (A6)	$30,461	—	$745	None	View
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus Package (A6) 4dr	$35,015	$1,500	$745	None	View
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature (A6) 4dr i-ACTICX5SGTXA	$41,400	$528	$745	None	View

2025 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S Preferred Package (A6)

$30,461

Doc Fee$745

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2025 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S Premium Plus Package (A6) 4dr

$35,015

Doc Fee$745

Add-onsNone

Savings$1,500

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2025 Mazda CX-5

2.5 Turbo Signature (A6) 4dr i-ACTICX5SGTXA

$41,400

Doc Fee$745

Add-onsNone

Savings$528

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh's doc fee?

Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh charges a typical documentation fee of $745. The NC average is $694. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Is Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh a good dealer?

Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh has a transparency score of 98.5/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

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Tips for Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh

⭐A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
👍This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 12
Recent (12mo): 12
Complete Data: 12

What to Expect

When shopping at Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh:

Expect a doc fee around $745
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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