Best Nissan Dealerships near Effingham, IL
Key Takeaways
- 4 Nissan dealers within 150 miles of Effingham, IL graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Ed Martin Nissan is the highest-graded Nissan dealer in the Effingham, IL search area.
- Auffenberg Nissan has the watch-out on this list — add-ons appear on 50% of verified quotes, averaging $598 — the highest rate here.
- 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 in the Effingham, IL search area. We graded every Nissan dealer in the area with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence — using real PDFs, emails, and signed deals, not Google star ratings.
4 Nissan dealers in the Effingham, IL search area currently clear the data threshold. It’s a smaller field — 15 more Nissan dealers are tracked below but do not yet have enough verified quotes to grade — so treat this as a focused shortlist and still gather your own quotes. Here’s how they rank.
Last updated October 13, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
Why This Search Covers 150 Miles
Small markets have fewer competing dealers. Fewer competitors means less pressure on price and fees.
CarEdge widened the search to 150 miles around Effingham to find 4 Nissan dealers with enough verified out-the-door quotes to grade. None of them are within 50 miles. The closest graded dealer is Auffenberg Nissan in Shiloh, about 82 miles from Effingham. Distances are approximate straight-line miles, so the drive will be longer. A dealer is graded once CarEdge has more than three verified out-the-door quotes from it. Dealers with fewer are listed under Limited Data.
The best deal may be a drive away. Get written out-the-door quotes from several dealers before you go, and compare the totals, not the advertised prices. Three of the graded dealers are outside Illinois. Taxes and registration are based on where you register the car, not where you buy it. CarEdge’s guide to buying a car in another state covers taxes, registration and delivery when the best quote comes from far away.
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The Best Nissan Dealers in the Effingham, IL search area
The best Nissan dealer in the Effingham, IL search area by verified out-the-door price data is Ed Martin Nissan (Indianapolis, IN): A grade, 100/100 across 5 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Close behind:
- Autocenters Nissan (Herculaneum), A grade, 97/100 across 10 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
- Bommarito Nissan Ballwin (Ballwin), A grade, 94/100 across 4 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Top 4 Nissan Dealers in the Effingham, IL search area
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Ed Martin Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Indianapolis, IN · about 142 miles from Effingham
Ed Martin Nissan is the top-graded Nissan dealer in the Effingham, IL search area by verified data — A grade, 100/100, based on 5 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $247 — below the IN average of $253
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#2 — Autocenters Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Herculaneum, MO · about 116 miles from Effingham
Autocenters Nissan adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Nissan dealer.
- Doc fee: $616 — well above the MO average of $513
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.3% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#3 — Bommarito Nissan Ballwin
Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Ballwin, MO · about 112 miles from Effingham
Not one verified quote from Bommarito Nissan Ballwin carried a dealer add-on — a clean record at the A grade.
- Doc fee: $620 — well above the MO average of $513
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#4 — Auffenberg Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 81/100 · Shiloh, IL · about 82 miles from Effingham
Add-ons appear on 50% of verified quotes at Auffenberg Nissan, averaging $598 — the highest rate on this list. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $377 — below the IL average of $380
- Add-ons: 50% of quotes, avg $598
- Listing accuracy: 5.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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Limited Data
These Nissan dealers in the Effingham, IL search area have verified OTD data, but not yet enough to assign a confident grade. We’re actively collecting more quotes for these dealers.
- Kc Summers Nissan (Mattoon, IL, about 26 miles from Effingham) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- O’Brien Nissan Of Bloomington (Bloomington, IL, about 95 miles from Effingham) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Tom Wood Nissan (Indianapolis, IN, about 143 miles from Effingham) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Suntrup Nissan (St. Louis, MO, about 104 miles from Effingham) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Bommarito Nissan Hazelwood (Hazelwood, MO, about 99 miles from Effingham) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Napleton St. Louis Nissan (St. Louis, MO, about 103 miles from Effingham) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Hubler Nissan (Indianapolis, IN, about 135 miles from Effingham) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Dorsett Nissan (Terre Haute, IN, about 65 miles from Effingham) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- St. Charles Nissan (St. Peters, MO, about 111 miles from Effingham) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Hove Nissan (Bourbonnais, IL, about 146 miles from Effingham) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Andy Mohr Avon Nissan (Avon, IN, about 126 miles from Effingham) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Leo Nissan Of Columbus In (Columbus, IN, about 141 miles from Effingham) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Community Nissan Of Bloomington (Bloomington, IN, about 109 miles from Effingham) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Illini Nissan (Champaign, IL, about 72 miles from Effingham) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Dream Nissan Midwest (Wood River, IL, about 82 miles from Effingham) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
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).
Effingham, IL Nissan Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Approx. Miles | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Martin Nissan | Indianapolis | 142 | A | 100 | $247 | $0 | 5 |
| 2 | Autocenters Nissan | Herculaneum | 116 | A | 97 | $616 | $0 | 10 |
| 3 | Bommarito Nissan Ballwin | Ballwin | 112 | A | 94 | $620 | $0 | 4 |
| 4 | Auffenberg Nissan | Shiloh | 82 | B | 81 | $377 | $598 | 4 |
More Nissan Dealer Rankings near Effingham, IL
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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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