B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Fred Beans Nissan Of Flemington earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Flemington, NJ
Collected May 7, 2026May 12, 2026 · Updated May 28, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Flemington, NJ

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The full story

Why Fred Beans Nissan Of Flemington earned this grade

Between May 2026 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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

1 thing

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$594 is $119 below the NJ average of $713. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

1 thing

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 7.0% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,450 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

2 verified OTD quotes from Fred Beans Nissan Of Flemington

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

1 vehicle transaction2 individual quotes

2021 Ford Explorer

XLTUsed2 quotes
$30,100
$594doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $299
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($594) is at or below average

Tips for Fred Beans Nissan Of Flemington

  • Doc fee ($594) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$150) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is only +7% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fred Beans Nissan Of Flemington's doc fee?

Fred Beans Nissan Of Flemington charges a typical documentation fee of $594. The NJ average is $713. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Fred Beans Nissan Of Flemington add mandatory add-ons?

Fred Beans Nissan Of Flemington adds an average of $150 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 Fred Beans Nissan Of Flemington a good dealer?

Fred Beans Nissan Of Flemington has a transparency score of 81/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Fred Beans Nissan Of Flemington in Flemington, NJ, that has meant 2 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 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
67
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$594
NJ avg$713
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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