Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 210 of 943 Alabama car dealers from 769 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $694.
132 of 210 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 31 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 27, 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 210 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 943 dealers →Townsend Nissan Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
$194 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesLand Rover Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDonohoo Chevrolet
Fort Payne, AL
$395 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, ALEnterprise, AL
Stivers Ford Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Stivers Troy
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Merchant Ford
Selma, ALSelma, AL
Sunny King Honda
Heflin, ALHeflin, AL
Hyundai Of Dothan
Dothan, ALDothan, AL
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More Dealers in Alabama
Shottenkirk Decatur
Decatur, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Encore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mobile, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Birmingham Luxury Motors
Birmingham, ALNo Pricing Provided
Skyland Auto Sales
Tuscaloosa, ALNo Pricing Provided
Hbk Automotive, Llp
Boaz, ALNo Pricing Provided
Singing River Nissan
Florence, ALNo Pricing Provided
Bentley Hyundai
Huntsville, ALNo Pricing Provided
Vestavia Auto Plaza
Vestavia Hills, ALNo Pricing Provided
Tameron Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat
Daphne, ALNo Pricing Provided
Greenway Hyundai Decatur
Decatur, ALNo Pricing Provided
Serra Chevrolet
Birmingham, ALNo Pricing Provided
Carvana Bessemer
Bessemer, ALNo Pricing Provided
Rolling Museums
Huntsville, ALNo Pricing Provided
Delta Auto Brokers
Loxley, ALNo Pricing Provided
Bama Auto Sales
Phenix City, ALNo Pricing Provided
Citywide Car Sales Llc
Albertville, ALNo Pricing Provided
Pokey Brimer Auto Finance Center
Anniston, ALNo Pricing Provided
Long-Lewis Alabaster
Alabaster, ALNo Pricing Provided
Opelika Ford
Opelika, ALNo Pricing Provided
Adventure Motor Cars
Birmingham, ALNo Pricing Provided
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 150 rated Alabama dealers is $694, based on 769 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Alabama sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Alabama?
Townsend Nissan Tuscaloosa, Land Rover Birmingham, Donohoo Chevrolet lead the Alabama transparency rankings. 132 of 210 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 $694. 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.