Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 344 of 969 Alabama car dealers from 916 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $719.
173 of 344 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 112 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama's dealer grade: C
76/100 average transparency score
9th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 344 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 969 dealers →Toyota of Dothan
Dothan, AL
$120 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesMitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$120 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesWoody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL
$70 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesMullinax Ford of Mobile
Mobile, ALMobile, AL
Merchant Ford
Selma, ALSelma, AL
Montgomery Subaru
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Herb Chambers Hyundai of Auburn
Auburn, ALAuburn, AL
Stivers Ford Lincoln - Montgomery
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Sunny King Honda
Anniston, ALAnniston, AL
CDJR of Albertville
Albertville, ALAlbertville, AL
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More Dealers in Alabama
Allen Turner Toyota of Auburn
Auburn, AL · 3 verified quotes
Cooper Chevrolet
Anniston, AL · 3 verified quotes
Sam Boswell Honda
Enterprise, AL · 3 verified quotes
Southtowne
Opelika, AL · 3 verified quotes
Sand Mountain Toyota
Albertville, AL · 5 verified quotes
Joe Bullard Cadillac
Mobile, AL · 3 verified quotes
Townsend Nissan Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL · 3 verified quotes
Tuscaloosa Mazda
Tuscaloosa, AL · 5 verified quotes
Lexus of Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · 4 verified quotes
BMW of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 3 verified quotes
Landers Mclarty Subaru
Huntsville, AL · 14 verified quotes
Hiley Mazda of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 9 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 7 verified quotes
Century Automotive Group
Huntsville, AL · 5 verified quotes
David Scott Lee GMC
Troy, AL · 4 verified quotes
Edwards Chevrolet 280
Birmingham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Autonation Honda at Bel Air Mall
Mobile, AL · 3 verified quotes
Edwards Honda
Birmingham, AL · 3 verified quotes
Kia of Auburn
Auburn, AL · 3 verified quotes
Toyota of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 18 verified quotes
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 October 2026, the average documentation fee at 242 rated Alabama dealers is $719, based on 916 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Alabama sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Alabama?
Toyota of Dothan, Mitchell Hyundai, Woody Anderson Ford lead the Alabama transparency rankings. 173 of 344 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 $719. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 76% 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.