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Townsend Nissan earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $500
- Doc fee
- 33%
- Dealer add-ons
$215 below AL avg
On 1 of 3 recent quotes
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The full story
Why Townsend Nissan earned this grade
Between January 2026 and January 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 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$500 is $216 below the AL average of $715. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
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 thingQuoted add-ons show up on many deals
33% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $332. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
3 verified OTD quotes from Townsend 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 transaction — 3 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Townsend Nissan
- 1 of 3 quotes included $995 in add-ons (Prep and Delivery:), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($500) is at or below AL average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is about 11% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Townsend Nissan charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Townsend Nissan charges a $500 documentation fee and averages $332 in dealer add-ons when present. Townsend Nissan earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).
What is the doc fee at Townsend Nissan?
Townsend Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $500. The AL average is $715. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Townsend Nissan add dealer add-ons?
Townsend Nissan adds an average of $332 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 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 Townsend Nissan a good dealership?
Townsend Nissan has a transparency score of 94/100, 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.
What do reviews say about Townsend Nissan?
CarEdge reviews Townsend Nissan on 3 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (94/100), with a typical doc fee of $500 versus an AL average of $715. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 3 recent quotes.
Is Townsend Nissan a transparent Nissan dealer in Tuscaloosa?
Yes. Townsend Nissan holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (94/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Townsend Nissan compare to other Nissan dealers?
You can compare Townsend Nissan'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 guide Best Nissan Dealerships in the US ranks 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 Townsend Nissan in Tuscaloosa, AL, that has meant 3 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
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