C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Dublin Nissan earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Strong confidence — based on 21 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Dublin, CA
Collected Jul 26, 2025Mar 21, 2026 · Updated May 1, 2026

Location

Dublin, CA

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The full story

Why Dublin Nissan earned this grade

Between July 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 21 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 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $0, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

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 thing

Add-ons show up on most deals

52% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,126. 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.

21 verified OTD quotes from Dublin 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

12 vehicle transactions21 individual quotes

2026 Nissan Frontier

PRO-4X R by RoushNew
$51,784
doc fee$1,394add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Nissan Pathfinder

Platinum
$49,225
doc fee$999add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Nissan Frontier

PRO-4X3 quotes
$47,843
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,107
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Nissan FRONTIER

PRO-4X CREW CAB SWB 4x4 AUTOMATIC V6New
$46,930
doc fee$1,725add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Nissan Frontier

PRO-4XNew
$48,386
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Nissan Kicks

SR6 quotes
$34,517
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $973
View 6 Quotes →

2026 Nissan Kicks

SRNew
$34,517
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Nissan Kicks

SRNew
$32,611
doc fee$999add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Nissan Kicks

SR
$35,611
doc fee$1,599add-ons
View Quote →

2020 Nissan Kicks

SRNew
$34,611
doc fee$899add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $1,027
10 quotes
2
paint protectionavg $395
1 quote
3
accessoriesavg $665
1 quote
4
pro-4x mud flapsavg $285
1 quote
5
tailgate lockavg $410
1 quote
6
essentials kitavg $365
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Dublin Nissan

  • Expect ~$590 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($0) 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.
  • 21 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dublin Nissan's doc fee?

Dublin Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The CA average is $99. This is based on 21 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Dublin Nissan add mandatory add-ons?

Dublin Nissan adds an average of $590 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 Dublin Nissan a good dealer?

Dublin Nissan has a transparency score of 77.6/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 21 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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 Dublin Nissan in Dublin, CA, that has meant 21 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
59
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
0

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
CA avg$99
National avg$400

Pulled 21 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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