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Capitol Nissan

San Jose, CA·20 verified quotes*

Aug 12, 2025Mar 27, 2026· Score updated Apr 8, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 82.7/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
60%of quotes

Avg $1,907 when present

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Capitol Nissan Review

Based on 20 verified OTD quotes from Aug 2025 to Mar 2026, Capitol Nissan earns a Grade B (82.7/100). Their typical doc fee of $85 is at or below the CA average. Add-ons average $1,144 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $1,771.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

0d125d250d375d500d$8k$26k$44k$62k$80kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
54
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
65
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,907 when present
  • Fees average 0.6% above listing (~$210 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$101
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

10 vehicle transactions20 individual quotes

2022 Lexus RX

Used
$46,734
$85doc fee$1,990add-ons
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2019 Lexus IS

2 quotes
$28,809
$85doc fee$1,990add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

3 quotes
$25,414
$85doc fee$1,490add-onsSaved $1,089
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Nissan Armada

New
$89,298
$85doc fee$1,990add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Nissan Rogue

SVNew2 quotes
$34,673
doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Nissan Z

New2 quotes
$57,905
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,990
View 2 Quotes →

2019 Audi Q7

3 quotes
$27,696
$85doc fee$1,990add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Nissan PATHFINDER

New3 quotes
$42,362
$200doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,235
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Used
$41,162
$85doc fee$1,990add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Nissan Rogue

New2 quotes
$38,805
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
guardavg $495
12 quotes
2
theft protectionavg $1,412
12 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capitol Nissan's doc fee?

Capitol Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $85. This is based on 20 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Capitol Nissan add mandatory add-ons?

Capitol Nissan adds an average of $1,144 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 Capitol Nissan a good dealer?

Capitol Nissan has a transparency score of 82.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 20 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Capitol Nissan

  • This dealer often adds $1,144 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • 20 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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