A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Hudson Nissan Of Summerville earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Strong confidence — based on 30 verified out-the-door quotes and 4 tracked negotiations · Summerville, SC
Collected Nov 15, 2025Aug 22, 2026 · Updated Aug 28, 2026

Location

Summerville, SC

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CarEdge Certified — Hudson Nissan Of Summerville, Grade A, score 90 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Hudson Nissan Of Summerville qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 90/100 from 30 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Hudson Nissan Of Summerville earned this grade

Between November 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 30 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

3 things

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 10% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $1,299 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 4 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,351 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $769 is above SC's legal cap of $225. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $225 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

30 verified OTD quotes from Hudson Nissan Of Summerville

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

9 vehicle transactions30 individual quotes

2024 Toyota RAV4

AdventureUsed3 quotes
$34,586
$769doc fee$1,299mandatory
View 3 Quotes →

2022 Ram Ram 1500 Pickup

Big Horn/Lone StarUsed
$40,231
$769doc feeNo mandatory add-ons$1,299optional
View Quote →

2025 Nissan Armada

Platinum ReserveUsed2 quotes
$68,480
$769doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

RSTUsed
$48,081
$769doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Nissan Pathfinder

PlatinumNew7 quotes
$45,829
$769doc feeNo add-onsSaved $901
View 7 Quotes →

2026 Nissan Pathfinder

PlatinumNew4 quotes
$48,306
$769doc feeNo add-ons
View 4 Quotes →

2026 Nissan Pathfinder

PlatinumNew8 quotes
$47,906
$769doc feeNo add-ons
View 8 Quotes →

2022 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

4D WAGON 4XE 4X4 (27F)2 quotes
$25,950
$769doc feeNo add-onsSaved $500
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Nissan Armada

4x4 PRO-4X2 quotes
$75,350
$769doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,000
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
7 year nano elite / optavg $1,299
1 quote
Mandatory
7 year nano elite / optavg $1,299
3 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($769) is well above average ($509)

Tips for Hudson Nissan Of Summerville

  • Doc fee is $365 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$130) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% 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 fees does Hudson Nissan Of Summerville charge?

Based on 30 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Hudson Nissan Of Summerville charges a $769 documentation fee and averages $130 in dealer add-ons when present. Hudson Nissan Of Summerville earns Transparency Grade A (90/100).

What is Hudson Nissan Of Summerville's doc fee?

Hudson Nissan Of Summerville charges a typical documentation fee of $769. The SC average is $509. This is based on 30 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Hudson Nissan Of Summerville add mandatory add-ons?

Hudson Nissan Of Summerville adds an average of $130 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 Hudson Nissan Of Summerville a good dealer?

Hudson Nissan Of Summerville has a transparency score of 90/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 30 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Hudson Nissan Of Summerville in Summerville, SC, that has meant 30 verified OTD quotes across 4 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
74
Add-on Behavior (30%)
94
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$769
SC avg$509
National avg$404

Pulled 30 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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