Paul Blouin Mazda Fees & Transparency Grade: C
C
Price Transparency Grade
68 / 100
DOC FEE: $399, not included in the advertised price
$151 below the Maine average of $550.
Score breakdown
Evidence
The store displays a 'DOC FEE +$399' line below MSRP on its vehicle pages but publishes no combined price including it, and its disclaimer states prices and payments do not include documentation charges (rendered check verified). Checked October 19, 2026.
Checked October 19, 2026Grades are scored from the dealer's own published pricing.What this dealer does well
- Displays its $399 doc fee amount openly on every vehicle page.
What would change this grade
- Including its $399 doc fee in the advertised price would raise the score to 92 (A).
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Blouin Mazda's doc fee?
- $399 (DOC FEE), checked on October 19, 2026. $151 below the Maine average of $550.
- Is the doc fee included in Paul Blouin Mazda's advertised prices?
- No. The DOC FEE is not included in the advertised price, so expect it to be added on top of the listed price.
- What does the C grade mean?
- The C grade reflects a score of 68 out of 100 on Car Thrive's five-part rubric: fee level, fee in advertised price, disclosure, consistency and no forced add-ons. Grades are scored from the dealer's own published pricing. Read the full methodology.