C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

George Harte Nissan earns a C.

Mixed early signals.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we saw some friction on fees or add-ons. Worth comparing other quotes before you commit.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · West Haven, CT
Collected Aug 29, 2026Aug 29, 2026 · Updated Sep 6, 2026

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

Location

West Haven, CT

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The full story

Why George Harte Nissan earned this grade

Between August 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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

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

Doc fee is slightly padded

$895 is $182 above the CT average of $713. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

1 verified OTD quote from George Harte 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

1 verified quote

2017 Nissan Frontier

SVUsed
$21,781
$895doc fee$349mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
vin etchavg $349
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for George Harte Nissan

  • Doc fee ($895) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$349) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Live inventory

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 fees does George Harte Nissan charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, George Harte Nissan charges a $895 documentation fee and averages $349 in dealer add-ons when present. George Harte Nissan earns Transparency Grade C (77/100).

What is George Harte Nissan's doc fee?

George Harte Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $895. The CT average is $713. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does George Harte Nissan add mandatory add-ons?

George Harte Nissan adds an average of $349 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 George Harte Nissan a good dealer?

George Harte 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 1 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 George Harte Nissan in West Haven, CT, that has meant 1 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
82
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$895
CT avg$713
National avg$404

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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