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Benson Nissan earns a C.
Expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here save money.
- $399
- Doc fee
- 86%
- Dealer add-ons
$126 below SC avg
On 6 of 7 recent quotes
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The full story
Why Benson Nissan earned this grade
Between November 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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
$399 is $126 below the SC average of $525. 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 thingQuoted add-ons show up on most deals
86% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $613. Plan on seeing them on your quote.
TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.
7 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 verified quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Benson Nissan
- 6 of 7 quotes included $4,289 in add-ons (Paint Protection, Protection Plan), not marked optional.
- Doc fee ($399) is at or below SC average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Benson Nissan charge?
Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Benson Nissan charges a $399 documentation fee and averages $613 in dealer add-ons when present. Benson Nissan earns Transparency Grade C (74/100).
What is the doc fee at Benson Nissan?
Benson Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $399. The SC average is $525. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Benson Nissan add dealer add-ons?
Benson Nissan adds an average of $613 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 6 of 7 recent verified quotes. 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 dealership?
Benson Nissan has a transparency score of 74/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
What do reviews say about Benson Nissan?
CarEdge reviews Benson Nissan on 7 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (74/100), with a typical doc fee of $399 versus an SC average of $525. Dealer add-ons appeared on 6 of 7 recent quotes.
Is Benson Nissan a transparent Nissan dealer in Spartanburg?
Benson Nissan is about average. Benson Nissan holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (74/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other Nissan dealers nearby before you buy.
How does Benson Nissan compare to other Nissan dealers?
You can compare Benson Nissan's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Nissan dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Nissan dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Nissan Dealerships in the US ranks Nissan dealers on the same data.
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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 7 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 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 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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