Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 359 of 979 Alabama car dealers from 952 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $715.
189 of 359 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 113 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 17, 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 359 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 979 dealers →Toyota of Dothan
Dothan, AL
$116 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesMitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$116 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesWoody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL
$66 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
Southern Xtreme Motors LLC
Bessemer, AL
Southside Automotive Group
Birmingham, AL
Southtown Motors
Pelham, AL
Space Rocket Auto Sales
Meridianville, AL
Sport Center Import
Daphne, AL
Sportime Auto Sales LLC
Montevallo, AL
Squatch Autos
Daphne, AL
Stacy's Auto Sales
Oxford, AL
Stallions Auto Sales
Birmingham, AL
Star Imports
Saraland, AL
Steve Serra Auto Group
Birmingham, AL
Stivers Lincoln
Montgomery, AL
Stop N Shop Auto Sales
Sylacauga, AL
Streamline Automotive Inc
Birmingham, AL
Suha & Tajkia Inc
Montgomery, AL
Sun Coast City Auto Sales
Mobile, AL
Sunny King Toyota
Anniston, AL
Superior Odenville Automotive
Odenville, AL
Superior One Automotive
Mobile, AL
Supreme Automotive
Columbiana, 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 256 rated Alabama dealers is $715, based on 952 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. 189 of 359 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 $715. 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.