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Nissan of Rivergate earns a B.

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

$888
Doc fee

$199 above TN avg

17%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 6 recent quotes

6
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 1 car

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The full story

Why Nissan of Rivergate earned this grade

Between September 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 17% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $83. 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."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$888 is $199 above the TN average of $689. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

6 verified OTD quotes from Nissan of Rivergate

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 — 6 individual quotes

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2015 Nissan Murano

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$19,370
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2026 Nissan Rogue

SVNew
$31,474
$0doc feeNo add-ons
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2021 Toyota 4Runner

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$37,034
$0doc fee$499mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
theft protectionavg $499
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Nissan of Rivergate

  • 1 of 6 quotes included $499 in add-ons (Theft Protection), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($888) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Nissan of Rivergate charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Nissan of Rivergate charges a $888 documentation fee and averages $83 in dealer add-ons when present. Nissan of Rivergate earns Transparency Grade B (88/100).

What is the doc fee at Nissan of Rivergate?

Nissan of Rivergate charges a typical documentation fee of $888. The TN average is $689. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Nissan of Rivergate add dealer add-ons?

Nissan of Rivergate adds an average of $83 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 6 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 Nissan of Rivergate a good dealership?

Nissan of Rivergate has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Nissan of Rivergate?

CarEdge reviews Nissan of Rivergate on 6 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (88/100), with a typical doc fee of $888 versus a TN average of $689. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 6 recent quotes.

Is Nissan of Rivergate a transparent Nissan dealer in Nashville?

Yes. Nissan of Rivergate holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (88/100), based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Nissan of Rivergate compare to other Nissan dealers?

You can compare Nissan of Rivergate'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 Nashville, Best Nissan Dealerships in Tennessee 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 Nissan of Rivergate in Nashville, TN, that has meant 6 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 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%)
80
Add-on Behavior (30%)
90
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$888
TN avg$689
National avg$404

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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