Nash Auto earns an F.
Not all fees are itemized across our 3 verified quotes, and 2 of 3 quotes included an add-on not marked optional.
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- Doc fee
- 67%
- Dealer add-ons
Not itemized in quotes
On 2 of 3 recent quotes
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Why Nash Auto earned this grade
Between January 2026 and October 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.
! Where to push back
3 thingsNot all fees are itemized
Across 3 verified quotes, we could not find every dealer fee listed as its own line with its own amount.
TipAsk for an out-the-door quote with every fee on its own line, in writing, before you go in. If they won't break it out, treat that as the answer.
Quoted add-ons show up on most deals
67% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,332. 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.
The listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 4.8% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,680 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.
3 verified OTD quotes from Nash Auto
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
3 verified quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Nash Auto
- Not all fees are itemized on the quotes we have from this dealer. Ask for every fee on its own line, in writing, before you go.
- 2 of 3 quotes included $3,997 in add-ons (Theft Protection, Accessories), not marked optional.
- Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
- Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nash Auto add dealer add-ons?
Nash Auto adds an average of $1,332 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 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 Nash Auto a good dealership?
Nash Auto has a transparency score of 41/100, earning a Grade F. 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.
What do reviews say about Nash Auto?
CarEdge reviews Nash Auto on 3 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade F (41/100). Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 recent quotes.
Is Nash Auto a transparent car dealer in Costa Mesa?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Nash Auto holds CarEdge Transparency Grade F (41/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other car dealers nearby.
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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 Nash Auto in Costa Mesa, CA, 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to F.
Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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