B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Hiley Mazda Of Arlington 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 5 verified out-the-door quotes · Arlington, TX
Collected Aug 23, 2025May 23, 2026 · Updated Jun 12, 2026

Location

Arlington, TX

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The full story

Why Hiley Mazda Of Arlington earned this grade

Between August 2025 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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 $499 is above TX's legal cap of $225. 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 $225 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

Add-ons show up on most deals

40% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $945. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

5 verified OTD quotes from Hiley Mazda Of Arlington

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

3 vehicle transactions5 individual quotes

2026 Mazda CX-50

SelectNew3 quotes
$30,601
$499doc feeNo add-ons
View 3Quotes →

2026 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

New
$30,895
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Mazda CX-50

New
$39,841
$225doc fee$995add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $995
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($499) is well above average ($228)

Tips for Hiley Mazda Of Arlington

  • Minor add-ons (~$378) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is about 13% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hiley Mazda Of Arlington's doc fee?

Hiley Mazda Of Arlington charges a typical documentation fee of $499. The TX average is $228. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Hiley Mazda Of Arlington add mandatory add-ons?

Hiley Mazda Of Arlington adds an average of $378 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 Hiley Mazda Of Arlington a good dealer?

Hiley Mazda Of Arlington has a transparency score of 84.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 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 Hiley Mazda Of Arlington in Arlington, TX, that has meant 5 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
73
Add-on Behavior (30%)
76
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$499
TX avg$228
National avg$400

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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