Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 356 of 978 Alabama car dealers from 939 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $720.
183 of 356 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 114 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama's dealer grade: C
77/100 average transparency score
9th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 356 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 978 dealers →Toyota of Dothan
Dothan, AL
$121 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesMitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$121 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesWoody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL
$71 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
Drivetime North Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Drivetime Pelham
Pelham, AL
Duncan Auto Body and Collision Llc.
Albertville, AL
Dunklin Auto Sales LLC
Greenville, AL
Dupree Motor Company
Opelika, AL
E-z Riders Auto LLC
Birmingham, AL
Eagle Automotive Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Eagle Motor Group
Tallassee, AL
Earl Lee Auto Sales, LLC
Mount Olive, AL
Eastern Shore Auto Brokers
Daphne, AL
Easy Auto Finance
Alabaster, AL
Economy Auto LLC
Gadsden, AL
Economy Auto Sales
Dothan, AL
Economy Motors Cullman Buy Here Pay Here
Cullman, AL
Ed Sherling Ford Inc
Enterprise, AL
Eddie Preuitt Ford
Hartselle, AL
Edwards Chevrolet Downtown
Birmingham, AL
Elegance Motors Auburn LLC
Auburn, AL
Elite Auto Sales
Anniston, AL
Elite Automotive Group Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
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 252 rated Alabama dealers is $720, based on 939 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. 183 of 356 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 $720. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 77% 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.