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
Carz4you.Com
Robertsdale, AL · 3 verified quotes
Bentley Auto, Inc
Huntsville, AL · 15 verified quotes
Joe Bullard Cadillac
Mobile, AL · 5 verified quotes
Jimmy Smith GMC
Athens, AL · 4 verified quotes
Toyota Of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 15 verified quotes
Hoover Toyota
Hoover, AL · 22 verified quotes
Long-Lewis Chevrolet Of The Shoals
Tuscumbia, AL · 6 verified quotes
Hallmark Subaru
Birmingham, AL · 7 verified quotes
Opelika
Opelika, AL · 8 verified quotes
BMW Of Birmingham
Irondale, AL · 6 verified quotes
Eastern Shore Hyundai
Daphne, AL · 6 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Mobile
Mobile, AL · 10 verified quotes
Eastern Shore Toyota
Daphne, AL · 7 verified quotes
Serra Kia Gardendale
Trussville, AL · 3 verified quotes
Brannon Honda
Birmingham, AL · 7 verified quotes
Tameron Honda Eastern Shore
Daphne, AL · 5 verified quotes
BMW Of Mobile
Mobile, AL · 4 verified quotes
Chuck Stevens Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat
Bay Minette, AL · 4 verified quotes
Town & Country Ford
Huntsville, AL · 9 verified quotes
Shottenkirk Honda Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 21 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.