F

Gettel Nissan earns an F.

Early deals showed serious fee, add-on or markup concerns. Get every number in writing.

$1,299
Doc fee

$329 above FL avg

100%
Dealer add-ons

On 4 of 4 recent quotes

4
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Price negotiated down on 1 car

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Location

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The full story

Why Gettel Nissan earned this grade

Between December 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,299 is $329 above the FL average of $970. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

100% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $624. 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.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 11.8% above the advertised listing — roughly $4,130 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

✓ What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

4 verified OTD quotes from Gettel 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

2 vehicle transactions — 4 individual quotes

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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection packageavg $624
4 quotes

At a Glance

High dealer markup (+11.8% above listing)

Tips for Gettel Nissan

  • Doc fee is $329 above FL average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • 4 of 4 quotes included $2,496 in add-ons (Protection Package), not marked optional.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 12% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Gettel Nissan charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Gettel Nissan charges a $1,299 documentation fee and averages $624 in dealer add-ons when present. Gettel Nissan earns Transparency Grade F (47/100).

What is the doc fee at Gettel Nissan?

Gettel Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $1,299. The FL average is $970. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Gettel Nissan add dealer add-ons?

Gettel Nissan adds an average of $624 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 4 of 4 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 Gettel Nissan a good dealership?

Gettel Nissan has a transparency score of 47/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

What do reviews say about Gettel Nissan?

CarEdge reviews Gettel Nissan on 4 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade F (47/100), with a typical doc fee of $1,299 versus an FL average of $970. Dealer add-ons appeared on 4 of 4 recent quotes.

Is Gettel Nissan a transparent Nissan dealer in Sarasota?

Not by CarEdge's measure. Gettel Nissan holds CarEdge Transparency Grade F (47/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Nissan dealers nearby.

How does Gettel Nissan compare to other Nissan dealers?

You can compare Gettel 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 guides Best Nissan Dealerships in Sarasota, Best Nissan Dealerships in Tampa, Best Nissan Dealerships in Florida and Best Nissan Dealerships in the US rank 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 Gettel Nissan in Sarasota, FL, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
67
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
27
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,299
FL avg$970
National avg$404

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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