C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Tony Serra Nissan Cullman earns a C.

Mixed early signals.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we saw some friction on fees or add-ons. Worth comparing other quotes before you commit.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Cullman, AL
Collected Oct 21, 2025Apr 10, 2026 · Updated Jul 27, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Cullman, AL

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The full story

Why Tony Serra Nissan Cullman earned this grade

Between October 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$799 is $105 above the AL average of $694. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 7.1% above the advertised listing — roughly $2,485 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

2 verified OTD quotes from Tony Serra Nissan Cullman

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 verified quotes

2019 Honda HR-V

Sport Utility
$25,443
$799doc fee$3,997add-ons
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2025 Nissan Pathfinder

New
$38,976
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $3,997
1 quote

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $1,999

Tips for Tony Serra Nissan Cullman

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $1,999 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is only +7% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Tony Serra Nissan Cullman charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Tony Serra Nissan Cullman charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $1,999 in dealer add-ons when present. Tony Serra Nissan Cullman earns Transparency Grade C (71.7/100).

What is Tony Serra Nissan Cullman's doc fee?

Tony Serra Nissan Cullman charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The AL average is $694. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Tony Serra Nissan Cullman add mandatory add-ons?

Tony Serra Nissan Cullman adds an average of $1,999 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 Tony Serra Nissan Cullman a good dealer?

Tony Serra Nissan Cullman has a transparency score of 71.7/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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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 Tony Serra Nissan Cullman in Cullman, AL, that has meant 2 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
50
Price Accuracy (30%)
66
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
AL avg$694
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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