Best Nissan Dealerships in California, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for Nissan dealers across California. We grade dealers using verified out-the-door quotes — real PDFs, emails, and signed deals — not Google star ratings.
We graded 27 Nissan dealers across California; below are the top 20 by transparency score. Two of them, Palm Springs Nissan and Temecula Nissan, are CarEdge Certified. If you’re shopping a specific metro, jump to the city-by-city rankings below for a tighter local shortlist.
Last updated October 22, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best Nissan dealer in California?
The best Nissan dealer in California by verified out-the-door price data is Nissan Of Elk Grove (Elk Grove, CA): A grade, 97/100 across 4 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Close behind:
- Palm Springs Nissan (Cathedral City), A grade, 96/100 across 20 verified quotes, with quotes 3.9% below the advertised price.
- Mossy Nissan Chula Vista (Chula Vista), A grade, 96/100 across 16 verified quotes, with quotes 4.4% below the advertised price.
Best for:
- Lowest doc fee: Nissan Of Elk Grove (Elk Grove), $85.
- No dealer add-ons: Metro Nissan Of Montclair (Montclair), none in any of its 7 verified quotes.
- Selling price under the listing: Empire Nissan (Ontario), quotes average 7.1% below the advertised price.
- Most verified quotes: Capitol Nissan (San Jose), 21 verified quotes behind its B.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
CarEdge Certified Nissan Dealers in California
Palm Springs Nissan and Temecula Nissan are the CarEdge Certified Nissan dealers in California. CarEdge Certified is a tier above a letter grade. Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal:
- All-in out-the-door price up front
- No surprise add-ons
- Fast, real answers
- An honest, no-pressure experience
CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.
Palm Springs Nissan: CarEdge Certified Nissan dealer in Cathedral City
Palm Springs Nissan in Cathedral City, CA is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (96/100 across 20 verified out-the-door quotes) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons disclosed in written quotes: 20% of quotes, avg $80
See Palm Springs Nissan’s grade and verified quotes →
Temecula Nissan: CarEdge Certified Nissan dealer in Murrieta
Temecula Nissan in Murrieta, CA is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (92/100 across 7 verified out-the-door quotes) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons disclosed in written quotes: 14% of quotes, avg $646
See Temecula Nissan’s grade and verified quotes →
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Top 20 Nissan Dealers in California
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Nissan Of Elk Grove
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Elk Grove, CA
Nissan Of Elk Grove is the top-graded Nissan dealer in California by verified data — A grade, 97/100, based on 4 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Palm Springs Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · CarEdge Certified · Cathedral City, CA
Palm Springs Nissan is one of two CarEdge Certified Nissan dealers in California. Beyond its A grade (96/100 across 20 verified OTD quotes), it guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience, verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $80
- Listing accuracy: 3.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 20
- CarEdge Certified: Yes. Guarantee verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops. What CarEdge Certified means
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Mossy Nissan Chula Vista
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Chula Vista, CA
Mossy Nissan Chula Vista quoted prices 4.4% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 13% of quotes, avg $249
- Listing accuracy: 4.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 16
See full review & verified quotes →
#4 — Metro Nissan Of Montclair
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Montclair, CA
Metro Nissan Of Montclair adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Nissan dealer.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#5 — Riverside Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Riverside, CA
Verified quotes from Riverside Nissan came in 5.8% under the advertised listing.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#6 — Nissan Of Costa Mesa
Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Costa Mesa, CA
Nissan Of Costa Mesa quotes prices within 0.8% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $215 — well above the CA average of $85
- Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $400
- Listing accuracy: 0.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#7 — Nissan Of Bakersfield
Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Bakersfield, CA
Nissan Of Bakersfield priced 3.3% below its own listings on verified deals — a rare direction for the gap to run.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $498
- Listing accuracy: 3.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
#8 — Temecula Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · CarEdge Certified · Murrieta, CA
Temecula Nissan is one of two CarEdge Certified Nissan dealers in California. Beyond its A grade (92/100 across 7 verified OTD quotes), it guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience, verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 14% of quotes, avg $646
- Listing accuracy: 0.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
- CarEdge Certified: Yes. Guarantee verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops. What CarEdge Certified means
See full review & verified quotes →
#9 — Empire Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Ontario, CA
Empire Nissan quoted prices 7.1% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 7.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#10 — Garden Grove Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Garden Grove, CA
Verified quotes from Garden Grove Nissan came in 2.7% under the advertised listing.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#11 — Nissan Of Irvine
Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Irvine, CA
What Nissan Of Irvine advertises is what its verified quotes show — within 0.7% of listing.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 32% of quotes, avg $640
- Listing accuracy: 0.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 19
See full review & verified quotes →
#12 — Nissan Of Tustin
Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Tustin, CA
Nissan Of Tustin quotes prices within 0.0% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 30% of quotes, avg $897
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
See full review & verified quotes →
#13 — Glendale Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Glendale, CA
Glendale Nissan earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 5 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 40% of quotes, avg $598
- Listing accuracy: 1.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#14 — Antelope Valley Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 89/100 · Palmdale, CA
Antelope Valley Nissan earns a solid B on verified data — a doc fee at or below the CA average.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $2,748
- Listing accuracy: 3.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#15 — Cerritos Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Cerritos, CA
Cerritos Nissan grades a B: a doc fee at or below the CA average, but add-ons show on 43% of quotes (avg $599) — ask for an itemized OTD.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 43% of quotes, avg $599
- Listing accuracy: 3.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#16 — Stevens Creek Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Santa Clara, CA
A B for Stevens Creek Nissan — a doc fee at or below the CA average. The watch-out: add-ons show on 50% of quotes (avg $597).
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 50% of quotes, avg $597
- Listing accuracy: 1.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#17 — Carson Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 87/100 · Carson, CA
Carson Nissan earns a solid B on verified data — a doc fee at or below the CA average. The one watch-out: add-ons show on 43% of quotes (avg $1,181).
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 43% of quotes, avg $1,181
- Listing accuracy: 3.3% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#18 — Capitol Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · San Jose, CA
Capitol Nissan holds the B grade across 21 verified OTD quotes — a substantial sample size.
- Doc fee: $120 — well above the CA average of $85
- Add-ons: 62% of quotes, avg $1,135
- Listing accuracy: 2.3% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 21
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#19 — Concord Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · Concord, CA
Concord Nissan grades a B: a doc fee at or below the CA average, but add-ons show on 40% of quotes (avg $240) — ask for an itemized OTD.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 40% of quotes, avg $240
- Listing accuracy: 1.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#20 — Hayward Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 83/100 · Hayward, CA
Add-ons appear on 67% of verified quotes at Hayward Nissan, averaging $914 — the highest rate on this list. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $85 — at the CA average
- Add-ons: 67% of quotes, avg $914
- Listing accuracy: 0.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Nissan Dealers by Metro in California
Shopping a specific city? These metro-level rankings drill into Nissan dealers near each major California market:
- Best Nissan Dealerships in Los Angeles
- Best Nissan Dealerships in San Francisco Bay
- Best Nissan Dealerships in Riverside-San Bernardino
- Best Nissan Dealerships in San Jose
- Best Nissan Dealerships in Palm Springs
- Best Nissan Dealerships in Stockton
- Best Nissan Dealerships near Chico, CA
- Best Nissan Dealerships near Imperial, CA
California Nissan Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nissan Of Elk Grove | Elk Grove | A | 97 | $85 | $0 | 4 |
| 2 | Palm Springs Nissan (CarEdge Certified) | Cathedral City | A | 96 | $85 | $80 | 20 |
| 3 | Mossy Nissan Chula Vista | Chula Vista | A | 96 | $85 | $249 | 16 |
| 4 | Metro Nissan Of Montclair | Montclair | A | 96 | $85 | $0 | 7 |
| 5 | Riverside Nissan | Riverside | A | 96 | $85 | $0 | 5 |
| 6 | Nissan Of Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa | A | 94 | $215 | $400 | 5 |
| 7 | Nissan Of Bakersfield | Bakersfield | A | 93 | $85 | $498 | 4 |
| 8 | Temecula Nissan (CarEdge Certified) | Murrieta | A | 92 | $85 | $646 | 7 |
| 9 | Empire Nissan | Ontario | A | 92 | $85 | $0 | 4 |
| 10 | Garden Grove Nissan | Garden Grove | A | 92 | $85 | $0 | 4 |
| 11 | Nissan Of Irvine | Irvine | A | 91 | $85 | $640 | 19 |
| 12 | Nissan Of Tustin | Tustin | A | 90 | $85 | $897 | 10 |
| 13 | Glendale Nissan | Glendale | A | 90 | $85 | $598 | 5 |
| 14 | Antelope Valley Nissan | Palmdale | B | 89 | $85 | $2,748 | 4 |
| 15 | Cerritos Nissan | Cerritos | B | 88 | $85 | $599 | 7 |
| 16 | Stevens Creek Nissan | Santa Clara | B | 88 | $85 | $597 | 6 |
| 17 | Carson Nissan | Carson | B | 87 | $85 | $1,181 | 7 |
| 18 | Capitol Nissan | San Jose | B | 85 | $120 | $1,135 | 21 |
| 19 | Concord Nissan | Concord | B | 85 | $85 | $240 | 5 |
| 20 | Hayward Nissan | Hayward | B | 83 | $85 | $914 | 6 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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