B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houston earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Stafford, TX
Collected Nov 19, 2025Feb 28, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Location

Stafford, TX

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The full story

Why Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houston earned this grade

Between November 2025 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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 $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX 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

38% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,686. 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.

8 verified OTD quotes from Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houston

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

5 vehicle transactions8 individual quotes

2023 BMW X5 sDrive40i

sDrive40iUsed3 quotes
$51,302
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $160
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2023 BMW X5 sDrive40i

sDrive40iUsed
$53,590
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Nissan Kicks

SRNew
$28,243
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Nissan Armada

PlatinumNew
$76,787
doc fee$1,787add-ons
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2025 Nissan Altima

SRNew2 quotes
$35,621
$225doc fee$1,636add-onsSaved $320
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Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $532
3 quotes
2
window tintavg $566
3 quotes
3
wheel locksavg $322
3 quotes
4
paint protectionavg $399
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houston

  • Expect ~$632 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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 is Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houston's doc fee?

Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houston charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $173. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houston add mandatory add-ons?

Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houston adds an average of $632 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 Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houston a good dealer?

Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houston has a transparency score of 87.4/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 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 Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houston in Stafford, TX, that has meant 8 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
68
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
88

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$232
National avg$400

Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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