Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 356 of 975 Alabama car dealers from 945 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $716.
187 of 356 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 112 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 15, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
9th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 356 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 975 dealers →Toyota of Dothan
Dothan, AL
$117 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesMitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$117 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesWoody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL
$67 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesMullinax Ford of Mobile
Mobile, ALMobile, AL
Stivers Ford of Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, 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
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More Dealers in Alabama
J&m Used Cars LLC
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Jack Ingram Nissan
Montgomery, AL
Jack Ingram Volvo Cars
Montgomery, AL
Jacksons Auto Sale
Albertville, AL
Jaguar Birmingham Certified Pre-owned & Service
Birmingham, AL
Jaguar Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Jah Way LLC
Athens, AL
Jasper Auto Sales
Jasper, AL
Jasper Auto Sales Select
Jasper, AL
Jeremy's Auto Sales Inc.
Cullman, AL
Jesusautos.com
Fort Payne, AL
Jim Peach Motors Inc
Brewton, AL
Jimmy Henry Used Cars
Odenville, AL
Jimmy Wells Used Cars Inc
Rainsville, AL
Joe Bullard Automotive Group
Mobile, AL
Joe Bullard Thomasville Chevrolet
Thomasville, AL
Joe Bullard Thomasville GMC
Thomasville, AL
Joe V Clayton Chevrolet
Arab, AL
Johnson Auto Sales
Theodore, AL
Johnson Ford Inc
Atmore, 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 254 rated Alabama dealers is $716, based on 945 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. 187 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 $716. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 78% 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.