B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Kerry Nissan 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 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Florence, KY
Collected Nov 24, 2025Nov 24, 2025 · Updated May 1, 2026

Location

Florence, KY

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The full story

Why Kerry Nissan earned this grade

Between November 2025 and November 2025, 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.

What they do well

1 thing

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$399 is $227 below the KY average of $626. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

2 things

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $199. 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.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.7% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,295 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

4 verified OTD quotes from Kerry 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 transaction4 individual quotes

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SEL4 quotes
$21,242
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Most Common Add-ons

1
vin etchavg $199
4 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($399) is at or below average

Tips for Kerry Nissan

  • Minor add-ons (~$199) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($399) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kerry Nissan's doc fee?

Kerry Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $399. The KY average is $626. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kerry Nissan add mandatory add-ons?

Kerry Nissan adds an average of $199 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 Kerry Nissan a good dealer?

Kerry Nissan has a transparency score of 80.3/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 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 Kerry Nissan in Florence, KY, 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 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
95
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$399
KY avg$626
National avg$400

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

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