Best Nissan Dealerships in Riverside-San Bernardino, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- 13 Nissan dealers in Riverside-San Bernardino graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Nissan Of Costa Mesa is the highest-graded Nissan dealer in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro.
- Carson Nissan earns the lowest grade — quoted prices run 7.7% 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 in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro. 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.
13 Nissan dealers in Riverside-San Bernardino cleared the data threshold this quarter. Here’s how they rank.
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 13 Nissan Dealers in Riverside-San Bernardino
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 Costa Mesa
Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Costa Mesa, CA
Nissan Of Costa Mesa is the top-graded Nissan dealer in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro by verified data — A grade, 98/100, based on 5 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $172 — well above the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#2 — Downey Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Downey, CA
Downey Nissan quoted prices 2.9% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $147 — well above the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#3 — Garden Grove Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove Nissan adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Nissan dealer.
- Doc fee: $43 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.2% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#4 — Empire Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Ontario, CA
Verified quotes from Empire Nissan came in 9.4% under the advertised listing.
- Doc fee: $229 — well above the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 9.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#5 — Metro Nissan Of Montclair
Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Montclair, CA
Metro Nissan Of Montclair’s $31 doc fee comes in well below the CA average of $111 — money that stays in your pocket at signing.
- Doc fee: $31 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#6 — Nissan Of Tustin
Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Tustin, CA
Nissan Of Tustin earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 15 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $68 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 27% of quotes, avg $863
- Listing accuracy: 3.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 15
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#7 — Cerritos Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Cerritos, CA
Cerritos Nissan quotes prices within 0.3% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $84 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 50% of quotes, avg $699
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#8 — Nissan Of Irvine
Grade: B · Score: 86/100 · Irvine, CA
Nissan Of Irvine earns a solid B on verified data — a doc fee at or below the CA average. The one watch-out: add-ons show on 33% of quotes (avg $869).
- Doc fee: $76 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $869
- Listing accuracy: 5.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 18
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#9 — Nissan Of Redlands
Grade: B · Score: 86/100 · Redlands, CA
Nissan Of Redlands grades a B: a doc fee at or below the CA average, but add-ons show on 44% of quotes (avg $2,083) — ask for an itemized OTD.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 44% of quotes, avg $2,083
- Listing accuracy: 2.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#10 — Temecula Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 82/100 · Murrieta, CA
Add-ons showed on only 14% of Temecula Nissan’s verified quotes — restrained by segment standards.
- Doc fee: $49 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 14% of quotes, avg $646
- Listing accuracy: 6.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#11 — Raceway Nissan
Grade: C · Score: 72/100 · Riverside, CA
Raceway Nissan quotes prices 7.5% above the advertised listing — the widest gap on this list. Anchor to the OTD, not the sticker.
- Doc fee: $177 — well above the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 40% of quotes, avg $1,016
- Listing accuracy: 7.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#12 — Fontana Nissan
Grade: C · Score: 70/100 · Fontana, CA
Fontana Nissan grades a C — add-ons appear on 50% of verified quotes, averaging $1,685. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $0 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 50% of quotes, avg $1,685
- Listing accuracy: 5.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#13 — Carson Nissan
Grade: D · Score: 66/100 · Carson, CA
Carson Nissan carries the heaviest warnings on this list — add-ons appear on 75% of verified quotes, averaging $2,066, and quoted prices run 7.7% above the advertised listing. Anchor to the OTD, not the sticker.
- Doc fee: $64 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 75% of quotes, avg $2,066
- Listing accuracy: 7.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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Limited Data
These Nissan dealers in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro have verified OTD data, but not yet enough to assign a confident grade. We’re actively collecting more quotes for these dealers.
- Nissan Of Orange (Orange, CA) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Nissan Of Alhambra (Alhambra, CA) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Surf City Nissan (Huntington Beach, CA) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Riverside Nissan (Riverside, CA) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Nissan Of San Bernardino (San Bernardino, CA) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- El Monte Nissan (El Monte, CA) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Corona Nissan (Corona, CA) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Pedder Nissan (Hemet, CA) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
Riverside-San Bernardino Nissan Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nissan Of Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa | A | 98 | $172 | $0 | 5 |
| 2 | Downey Nissan | Downey | A | 97 | $147 | $0 | 8 |
| 3 | Garden Grove Nissan | Garden Grove | A | 97 | $43 | $0 | 6 |
| 4 | Empire Nissan | Ontario | A | 96 | $229 | $0 | 10 |
| 5 | Metro Nissan Of Montclair | Montclair | A | 94 | $31 | $0 | 11 |
| 6 | Nissan Of Tustin | Tustin | A | 90 | $68 | $863 | 15 |
| 7 | Cerritos Nissan | Cerritos | B | 88 | $84 | $699 | 6 |
| 8 | Nissan Of Irvine | Irvine | B | 86 | $76 | $869 | 18 |
| 9 | Nissan Of Redlands | Redlands | B | 86 | $85 | $2,083 | 9 |
| 10 | Temecula Nissan | Murrieta | B | 82 | $49 | $646 | 7 |
| 11 | Raceway Nissan | Riverside | C | 72 | $177 | $1,016 | 5 |
| 12 | Fontana Nissan | Fontana | C | 70 | $0 | $1,685 | 8 |
| 13 | Carson Nissan | Carson | D | 66 | $64 | $2,066 | 4 |
These rankings are a quarterly snapshot. For the continuously updated list — including dealers rated since this article was published — see the live Nissan dealer rankings near Riverside-San Bernardino on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index.
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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. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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