Capitol Nissan

Name: CAPITOL NISSAN
Address: 1120 Capitol Expressway Auto Mall, San Jose, CA, 95136, US
Telephone: 408-412-5973
Price range: Doc Fee: $85
Rating: 4.4

San Jose, CA14 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Aug 12, 2025 - Feb 3, 2026Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 87.9/100

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Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.

$85

Avg Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.

$853

Dealer MarkupThe percentage the dealer adds above the listing price in fees (doc fee, add-ons, and other charges). Taxes and government fees are excluded. Lower is better.

+0.0%

Avg NegotiatedThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.

$2,113

Capitol Nissan Data-Driven Review

Based on 14 verified OTD quotes collected between Aug 2025 and Feb 2026, Capitol Nissan earns a Grade B transparency score of 87.9/100. Their typical doc fee of $85 is at or below the OR average. Add-ons average $853 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $2,113.

Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.100

Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.64

Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.100

Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.86

✓Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($85)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $853 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85

CA avg$85

National avg$398

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2026 Nissan Armada	$89,298	—	$85	$1,990	View
2026 Nissan Rogue SV	$34,673	—	—	None	View
2026 Nissan Z	$57,905	$1,990	$85	None	View
2019 Audi Q7	$27,696	—	$85	$1,990	View
2025 Nissan PATHFINDER	$42,362	$2,235	$200	None	—
2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid	$41,162	—	$85	$1,990	View
2025 Nissan Rogue	$38,805	—	$85	None	View

2026 Nissan Armada

$89,298

Doc Fee$85

Add-ons$1,990

Savings—

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2026 Nissan Rogue

$34,673

Doc Fee—

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2026 Nissan Z

$57,905

Doc Fee$85

Add-onsNone

Savings$1,990

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2019 Audi Q7

$27,696

Doc Fee$85

Add-ons$1,990

Savings—

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2025 Nissan PATHFINDER

$42,362

Doc Fee$200

Add-onsNone

Savings$2,235

2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

$41,162

Doc Fee$85

Add-ons$1,990

Savings—

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2025 Nissan Rogue

$38,805

Doc Fee$85

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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Most Common Add-onsThe most frequently seen dealer add-ons at this dealer, based on itemized OTD quotes. Shows how often each add-on appears and the average price when present.

door edgeavg $495

6 quotes

theft recovery deviceavg $1,495

6 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capitol Nissan's doc fee?

Capitol Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The OR average is $157. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Capitol Nissan add mandatory add-ons?

Capitol Nissan adds an average of $853 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Capitol Nissan a good dealer?

Capitol Nissan has a transparency score of 87.9/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

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Tips for Capitol Nissan

⚠️Expect ~$853 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
✅Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 14
Recent (12mo): 14
Complete Data: 12

What to Expect

When shopping at Capitol Nissan:

Expect a doc fee around $85
Add-ons may total around $853
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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