Best Nissan Dealerships in Sarasota, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- 6 Nissan dealers in Sarasota graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Crown Nissan is the highest-graded Nissan dealer in the Sarasota metro.
- Gettel Nissan Sarasota earns the lowest grade — add-ons appear on 100% of verified quotes, averaging $713.
- 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 Sarasota 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.
6 Nissan dealers in Sarasota 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 6 Nissan Dealers in Sarasota
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Crown Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · St. Petersburg, FL
Crown Nissan is the top-graded Nissan dealer in the Sarasota metro by verified data — A grade, 92/100, based on 17 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $1195 — well above the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 17
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Lokey Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Clearwater, FL
Lokey Nissan quoted prices 7.2% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $1195 — well above the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 7.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Harbor Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 84/100 · Port Charlotte, FL
Harbor Nissan earns a solid B on verified data — solid fundamentals. The one watch-out: quotes ran 4.3% over listing.
- Doc fee: $1146 — well above the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $300
- Listing accuracy: 4.3% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#4 — Courtesy Nissan Of Tampa
Grade: C · Score: 79/100 · Tampa, FL
Courtesy Nissan Of Tampa grades a C — add-ons appear on 100% of verified quotes, averaging $1,239. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $799 — below the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: 100% of quotes, avg $1,239
- Listing accuracy: 0.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#5 — Maus Nissan Of North Tampa
Grade: F · Score: 43/100 · Tampa, FL
Maus Nissan Of North Tampa is the lowest-graded Nissan dealer in the Sarasota metro by verified data. Quoted prices run 20.2% above the advertised listing. Bring data and be ready to walk.
- Doc fee: $235 — well below the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: 71% of quotes, avg $1,785
- Listing accuracy: 20.2% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 14
See full review & verified quotes →
#6 — Gettel Nissan Sarasota
Grade: F · Score: 43/100 · Sarasota, FL
Gettel Nissan Sarasota is the lowest-graded Nissan dealer in the Sarasota metro by verified data. Add-ons appear on 100% of verified quotes, averaging $713. Quoted prices run 12.8% above the advertised listing. Bring data and be ready to walk.
- Doc fee: $1299 — well above the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: 100% of quotes, avg $713
- Listing accuracy: 12.8% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
See full review & verified quotes →
Limited Data
These Nissan dealers in the Sarasota 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 Bradenton (Bradenton, FL) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Nissan Of Clearwater (Clearwater, FL) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Nissan Of Venice (Venice, FL) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
Sarasota Nissan Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crown Nissan | St. Petersburg | A | 92 | $1195 | $0 | 17 |
| 2 | Lokey Nissan | Clearwater | A | 92 | $1195 | $0 | 8 |
| 3 | Harbor Nissan | Port Charlotte | B | 84 | $1146 | $300 | 4 |
| 4 | Courtesy Nissan Of Tampa | Tampa | C | 79 | $799 | $1,239 | 5 |
| 5 | Maus Nissan Of North Tampa | Tampa | F | 43 | $235 | $1,785 | 14 |
| 6 | Gettel Nissan Sarasota | Sarasota | F | 43 | $1299 | $713 | 7 |
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 Sarasota 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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