D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Gwinnett Place Nissan earns a D.

Proceed with caution.

High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes · Duluth, GA
Collected Apr 16, 2026Apr 20, 2026 · Updated Apr 23, 2026

Location

Duluth, GA

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The full story

Why Gwinnett Place Nissan earned this grade

Between April 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $76 above the GA average of $823. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $601. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

3verified quotes

Verified OTD quotes from Gwinnett Place 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 vehicle transaction3 individual quotes

2026 Nissan Pathfinder

4dr Wgn SVNew3 quotes
$44,794
$899doc fee$799add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $204
3 quotes
2
club plus vehicle service agmtavg $595
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($899) is well above average ($499)

Tips for Gwinnett Place Nissan

  • Doc fee is $499 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$601 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is about 10% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gwinnett Place Nissan's doc fee?

Gwinnett Place Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The GA average is $499. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Gwinnett Place Nissan add mandatory add-ons?

Gwinnett Place Nissan adds an average of $601 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 Gwinnett Place Nissan a good dealer?

Gwinnett Place Nissan has a transparency score of 67/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Gwinnett Place Nissan in Duluth, GA, that has meant 3 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
60
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
GA avg$823
National avg$400

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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