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
Serra Hyundai
Birmingham, AL · 3 verified quotes
Sam Boswell Honda
Enterprise, AL · 4 verified quotes
Team One Toyota Of Gadsden
Gadsden, AL · 4 verified quotes
Joe Bullard Chevrolet
Mobile, AL · 7 verified quotes
Sam Boswell Buick GMC
Enterprise, AL · 4 verified quotes
Serra Toyota Of Decatur
Decatur, AL · 6 verified quotes
Northside Imports
Birmingham, AL · 3 verified quotes
Landers Mclarty Chevrolet
Huntsville, AL · 6 verified quotes
Landers Mclarty Ford Of Fort Payne
Fort Payne, AL · 4 verified quotes
Lexus Of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 10 verified quotes
North Country Of Jasper
Jasper, AL · 3 verified quotes
Lexus Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 9 verified quotes
Genesis Of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Harold Akins Auto Sales
Bessemer, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gilbert & Baugh Ford
Albertville, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
City Auto Sales Of Hueytown
Hueytown, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
H&W Motor Company Inc.
Opelika, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Terry Sligh Chevrolet
Oneonta, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Collier Ford Inc
Wetumpka, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Exclusive Auto Wholesale
Pelham, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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.