Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 344 of 968 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 5, 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 968 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
Bentley Buick GMC
Huntsville, AL · 11 verified quotes
Driver's Way
Pelham, AL · 5 verified quotes
Glynn Smith Chevrolet
Opelika, AL · 5 verified quotes
Greenway Kia of Riverchase
Pelham, AL · 5 verified quotes
Cooper GMC
Anniston, AL · 4 verified quotes
Hoover Toyota
Hoover, AL · 16 verified quotes
Serra Toyota
Birmingham, AL · 9 verified quotes
Tameron Honda
Birmingham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Sons Ford
Auburn, AL · 3 verified quotes
Opelika Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Opelika, AL · 10 verified quotes
Town & Country Ford of Bessemer
Bessemer, AL · 6 verified quotes
Long-Lewis Chevrolet of the Shoals
Tuscumbia, AL · 5 verified quotes
Tameron Honda Eastern Shore
Daphne, AL · 5 verified quotes
Joe Bullard Acura
Mobile, AL · 4 verified quotes
Autonation Ford Mobile
Mobile, AL · 3 verified quotes
Stivers Ford Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · 9 verified quotes
Hallmark Subaru
Birmingham, AL · 7 verified quotes
Serra Kia Gardendale
Trussville, AL · 3 verified quotes
Brannon Honda
Birmingham, AL · 7 verified quotes
High Country Toyota
Scottsboro, AL · 20 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.