Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 208 of 940 Alabama car dealers from 763 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $702.
129 of 208 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 29 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
8th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 208 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 940 dealers →Mitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$103 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes
See the quotesStivers Ford Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesStivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Montgomery, AL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesSunny King Honda
Heflin, ALHeflin, AL
Merchant Ford
Selma, ALSelma, AL
Stivers Troy
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Land Rover Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Donohoo Chevrolet
Fort Payne, ALFort Payne, AL
Townsend Nissan Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, ALTuscaloosa, AL
Hyundai Of Dothan
Dothan, ALDothan, AL
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More Dealers in Alabama
Tuscaloosa Chevrolet
Cottondale, AL · 3 verified quotes
Mullinax Ford Of Mobile
Mobile, AL · 5 verified quotes
University Kia Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 10 verified quotes
Woody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL · 22 verified quotes
Donohooauto, Llc
Pelham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Hyundai Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 18 verified quotes
Mcconnell Buick GMC
Mobile, AL · 3 verified quotes
Buster Miles Kia
Anniston, AL · 13 verified quotes
Med Center Mazda
Pelham, AL · 9 verified quotes
Bentley Buick GMC
Huntsville, AL · 11 verified quotes
Stivers
Prattville, AL · 8 verified quotes
Limbaugh Toyota
Birmingham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Sand Mountain Toyota
Albertville, AL · 6 verified quotes
Tuscaloosa Mazda
Tuscaloosa, AL · 7 verified quotes
Ross Downing
Mobile, AL · 3 verified quotes
Driver's Way
Pelham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Landers Mclarty Subaru
Huntsville, AL · 4 verified quotes
Sons Ford
Auburn, AL · 3 verified quotes
Birmingham Mitsubishi
Birmingham, AL · 3 verified quotes
Tameron Subaru
Mobile, AL · 5 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Alabama
Alabama doc fee law
Alabama sets no cap on documentation fees, and Alabama fees are regularly among the highest CarEdge verifies in the Southeast.
Alabama Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Alabama?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 149 rated Alabama dealers is $702, based on 763 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Alabama sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Alabama?
Mitchell Hyundai, Stivers Ford Birmingham, Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc. lead the Alabama transparency rankings. 129 of 208 rated Alabama dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Alabama dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Alabama quotes are verified.
How Alabama compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Alabama
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Alabama is $702. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 72% of dealers in Alabama charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.