A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Riverside Nissan earns an A.

Promising early read.

The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes · Rome, GA
Collected Dec 22, 2025Mar 6, 2026 · Updated May 1, 2026

Location

Rome, GA

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The full story

Why Riverside Nissan earned this grade

Between December 2025 and March 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.

What they do well

2 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $789, their doc fee sits at or just under the GA 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

Add-ons show up on most deals

33% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $588. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

3 verified OTD quotes from Riverside 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

2 vehicle transactions3 individual quotes

2025 Nissan Armada

SV 4dr 4x2New
$58,035
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Mazda CX-9

Used2 quotes
$37,652
$789doc fee$588add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $389
1 quote
2
wheel locksavg $199
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($789) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Riverside Nissan

  • Doc fee is $389 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$196) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside Nissan's doc fee?

Riverside Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $789. The GA average is $825. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Riverside Nissan add mandatory add-ons?

Riverside Nissan adds an average of $196 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 Riverside Nissan a good dealer?

Riverside Nissan has a transparency score of 90.7/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 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 Riverside Nissan in Rome, GA, 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 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$789
GA avg$825
National avg$400

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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