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Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $800
- Median dealer fees
- 14%
- Quoted add-ons
At the MD median
On 1 of 7 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Nov 2026)Ellicott City, MDUpdated How we score dealers
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Why Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City earned this grade
Jim Coleman Nissan Of Ellicott City is graded A based on 7 verified quotes from February through November 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized. All 7 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees, averaging $800—equal to the Median state fee in Maryland ($800), the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.
Where to push back
One quote showed $1,495 in required extras. Before buying, ask whether those extras are required on the vehicle and request an itemized written offer showing the selling price, fees, extras, taxes and government charges. Compare the selling price with the advertised price before agreeing.
7 verified OTD quotes from Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City
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All 7 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City
- 1 of 7 quotes included add-ons (Zurich Shield), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Apr to Nov 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City charge?
Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City charges $800 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $427 when present. Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).
Does Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City add dealer add-ons?
Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City adds an average of $427 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 7 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City a good dealership?
Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City has a transparency score of 95/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City?
CarEdge reviews Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City on 7 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (95/100), with dealer fees of $800 versus an MD median of $800. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 7 quotes in the past year.
Is Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City a transparent Nissan dealer in Ellicott City?
Yes. Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (95/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City compare to other Nissan dealers?
You can compare Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons 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 Baltimore, Best Nissan Dealerships in Washington DC, Best Nissan Dealerships in Maryland 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 Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City in Ellicott City, MD, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 7 quotes from the past year (7 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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