B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Monroe Nissan earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes · Monroe, NC
Collected Sep 9, 2025Nov 10, 2025 · Updated Jun 10, 2026

Location

Monroe, NC

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The full story

Why Monroe Nissan earned this grade

Between September 2025 and November 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

2 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$674 is $108 below the NC average of $782. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.7% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Add-ons show up on most deals

50% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $2,497. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

4 verified OTD quotes from Monroe Nissan

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 vehicle transactions4 individual quotes

2022 Genesis GV70

Used2 quotes
$38,749
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View 2Quotes →

2025 Nissan Murano

Platinum 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew2 quotes
$54,577
$899doc fee$2,995add-ons
View 2Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $1,999
1 quote
2
protection planavg $2,995
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($674) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Monroe Nissan

  • This dealer often adds $1,249 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($674) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monroe Nissan's doc fee?

Monroe Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $674. The NC average is $782. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Monroe Nissan add mandatory add-ons?

Monroe Nissan adds an average of $1,249 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 Monroe Nissan a good dealer?

Monroe Nissan has a transparency score of 85.5/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Monroe Nissan in Monroe, NC, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
75

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$674
NC avg$782
National avg$400

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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