Transparency Verdict
Benson Nissan earns a C.
Negotiate. Hard.
Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.
Moderate confidence — based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Spartanburg, SC
Collected Nov 11, 2025 – Aug 13, 2026 · Updated Sep 1, 2026
The full story
Why Benson Nissan earned this grade
Between November 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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
2 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$33 is $480 below the SC average of $513. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
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
1 thingAdd-ons are baked into almost every deal
92% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove, averaging $626. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.
TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything, and ask them to justify every "required" charge in writing.
12 verified OTD quotes from Benson Nissan
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
7 vehicle transactions — 12 individual quotes
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Benson Nissan
- Expect ~$574 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
- Doc fee ($33) 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 fees does Benson Nissan charge?
Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Benson Nissan charges a $33 documentation fee and averages $574 in dealer add-ons when present. Benson Nissan earns Transparency Grade C (77/100).
What is Benson Nissan's doc fee?
Benson Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $33. The SC average is $513. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Benson Nissan add mandatory add-ons?
Benson Nissan adds an average of $574 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 Benson Nissan a good dealer?
Benson Nissan has a transparency score of 77/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
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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 Benson Nissan in Spartanburg, SC, that has meant 12 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to C.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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