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Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$200
Doc fee

$1 below WA avg

86%
Dealer add-ons

On 6 of 7 recent quotes

7
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 2 cars

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The full story

Why Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland earned this grade

Between August 2025 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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 $200, their doc fee sits at or just under the WA 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

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

86% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $428. Plan on seeing them on your quote.

TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.

7 verified OTD quotes from Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland

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 transactions — 7 individual quotes

2026 Nissan Sentra

SVNew
$27,696
$200doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Mazda CX-5

New
$32,426
$200doc fee$499mandatory
View Quote →

2023 Toyota RAV4

XLE Premium2 quotes
$38,191
$200doc fee$499mandatorySaved $1,106
View 2 Quotes →

2022 Toyota Camry

Used2 quotes
$28,588
$200doc fee$499mandatorySaved $772
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Mazda CX-50

Used
$32,486
$200doc fee$499mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $499
5 quotes
accessoriesavg $499
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($200) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland

  • 6 of 7 quotes included $2,994 in add-ons (Protection Plan, Accessories), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($200) is at or below WA average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 12% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland charges a $200 documentation fee and averages $428 in dealer add-ons when present. Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland earns Transparency Grade B (85/100).

What is the doc fee at Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland?

Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland charges a typical documentation fee of $200. The WA average is $201. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland add dealer add-ons?

Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland adds an average of $428 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 6 of 7 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland a good dealership?

Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland has a transparency score of 85/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland?

CarEdge reviews Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland on 7 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (85/100), with a typical doc fee of $200 versus a WA average of $201. Dealer add-ons appeared on 6 of 7 recent quotes.

Is Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland a transparent Nissan dealer in Kirkland?

Yes. Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (85/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland compare to other Nissan dealers?

You can compare Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 Seattle, Best Nissan Dealerships in Washington 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 Lee Johnson Nissan of Kirkland in Kirkland, WA, that has meant 7 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 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
49
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$200
WA avg$201
National avg$404

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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