Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 208 of 939 Alabama car dealers from 766 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 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 208 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 939 dealers →Sunny King Honda
Heflin, AL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesStivers Ford Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesMerchant Ford
Selma, AL
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, ALEnterprise, AL
Townsend Nissan Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, ALTuscaloosa, AL
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Stivers Troy
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Land Rover Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Donohoo Chevrolet
Fort Payne, ALFort Payne, AL
Hyundai Of Dothan
Dothan, ALDothan, AL
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More Dealers in Alabama
Southtowne
Opelika, AL · 4 verified quotes
Reliable Chevrolet
Selma, AL · 5 verified quotes
Allen Turner Toyota Of Auburn
Auburn, AL · 11 verified quotes
Dean Mccrary Mazda
Mobile, AL · 6 verified quotes
Hiley Mazda Of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 9 verified quotes
Century Automotive Group
Huntsville, AL · 5 verified quotes
Autonation Honda At Bel Air Mall
Mobile, AL · 3 verified quotes
Bill Penney Toyota Jasper
Jasper, AL · 8 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 12 verified quotes
Glynn Smith Chevrolet GMC
Opelika, AL · 6 verified quotes
Tuscaloosa Toyota
Tuscaloosa, AL · 5 verified quotes
Long-Lewis Automotive Group
Decatur, AL · 25 verified quotes
High Country Toyota
Scottsboro, AL · 16 verified quotes
Bill Penney Toyota
Huntsville, AL · 14 verified quotes
Bill Penney
Huntsville, AL · 15 verified quotes
Echopark Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Bentley Group, Inc
Huntsville, AL · 8 verified quotes
Long-Lewis Ford Of The Shoals
Muscle Shoals, AL · 3 verified quotes
David Scott Lee Chevrolet GMC
Troy, AL · 4 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · 4 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 766 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Alabama sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Alabama?
Sunny King Honda, Stivers Ford Birmingham, Merchant Ford 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.