Best Nissan Dealerships in California, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- Top 12 Nissan dealers in California, ranked using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Stevens Creek Nissan (Santa Clara) is the highest-graded Nissan dealer in California.
- Raceway Nissan (Riverside) earns the lowest grade among ranked dealers — quoted prices run 9.4% above the advertised listing.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
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 every Nissan dealer in California with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence. If you’re shopping a specific metro, jump to the city-by-city rankings below for a tighter local shortlist.
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).
Top 12 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 — Stevens Creek Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Santa Clara, CA
Stevens Creek Nissan is the top-graded Nissan dealer in California by verified data — A grade, 98/100, based on 9 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $116
- Add-ons: 11% of quotes, avg $78
- Listing accuracy: 2.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#2 — Antelope Valley Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Palmdale, CA
Antelope Valley Nissan quotes prices within 0.8% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $116
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $249
- Listing accuracy: 0.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#3 — Glendale Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Glendale, CA
Glendale Nissan earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 6 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $116
- Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $498
- Listing accuracy: 2.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#4 — Mossy Nissan Chula Vista
Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Chula Vista, CA
What Mossy Nissan Chula Vista advertises is what its verified quotes show — within 0.2% of listing.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $116
- Add-ons: 29% of quotes, avg $570
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#5 — Palm Springs Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Cathedral City, CA
Palm Springs Nissan holds the A grade across 20 verified OTD quotes — a substantial sample size.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $116
- Add-ons: 45% of quotes, avg $189
- Listing accuracy: 7.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 20
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#6 — Chico Hyundai
Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Chico, CA
Chico Hyundai quoted prices 5.1% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $116
- Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $514
- Listing accuracy: 5.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#7 — Dublin Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 87/100 · Dublin, CA
Dublin Nissan’s $0 doc fee comes in well below the CA average of $116 — money that stays in your pocket at signing.
- Doc fee: $0 — well below the CA average of $116
- Add-ons: 52% of quotes, avg $513
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 21
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#8 — Capitol Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · San Jose, CA
Capitol Nissan holds the B grade across 26 verified OTD quotes — a substantial sample size.
- Doc fee: $104 — below the CA average of $116
- Add-ons: 65% of quotes, avg $1,204
- Listing accuracy: 1.3% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 26
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#9 — Hayward Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 84/100 · Hayward, CA
Hayward 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 71% of quotes (avg $1,068).
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $116
- Add-ons: 71% of quotes, avg $1,068
- Listing accuracy: 2.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#10 — Fontana Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 81/100 · Fontana, CA
Fontana Nissan quotes prices within 0.5% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $0 — well below the CA average of $116
- Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $914
- Listing accuracy: 0.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#11 — Nissan Of Irvine
Grade: B · Score: 80/100 · Irvine, CA
Nissan Of Irvine grades a B: a doc fee at or below the CA average, but add-ons show on 67% of quotes (avg $995) — ask for an itemized OTD.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $116
- Add-ons: 67% of quotes, avg $995
- Listing accuracy: 5.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#12 — Raceway Nissan
Grade: D · Score: 65/100 · Riverside, CA
Raceway Nissan grades a D — add-ons appear on 50% of verified quotes, averaging $1,270. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $200 — well above the CA average of $116
- Add-ons: 50% of quotes, avg $1,270
- Listing accuracy: 9.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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Nissan Dealers by Metro in California
Shopping a specific city? These metro-level rankings drill into Nissan dealers near each major California market:
California Nissan Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Creek Nissan | Santa Clara | A | 98 | $85 | $78 | 9 |
| 2 | Antelope Valley Nissan | Palmdale | A | 96 | $85 | $249 | 4 |
| 3 | Glendale Nissan | Glendale | A | 94 | $85 | $498 | 6 |
| 4 | Mossy Nissan Chula Vista | Chula Vista | A | 92 | $85 | $570 | 7 |
| 5 | Palm Springs Nissan | Cathedral City | A | 92 | $85 | $189 | 20 |
| 6 | Chico Hyundai | Chico | A | 91 | $85 | $514 | 6 |
| 7 | Dublin Nissan | Dublin | B | 87 | $0 | $513 | 21 |
| 8 | Capitol Nissan | San Jose | B | 85 | $104 | $1,204 | 26 |
| 9 | Hayward Nissan | Hayward | B | 84 | $85 | $1,068 | 7 |
| 10 | Fontana Nissan | Fontana | B | 81 | $0 | $914 | 6 |
| 11 | Nissan Of Irvine | Irvine | B | 80 | $85 | $995 | 6 |
| 12 | Raceway Nissan | Riverside | D | 65 | $200 | $1,270 | 4 |
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. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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