Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 348 of 974 Alabama car dealers from 924 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $719.
176 of 348 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 114 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama's dealer grade: C
77/100 average transparency score
9th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 348 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 974 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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Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Prattville, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Montgomery, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Alabama Auto Sales
Mobile, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Albertville Auto Group
Albertville, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auction Trades Auto Sales
Chelsea, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Avis Car Sales
Montgomery, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
B&G Auto LLC
Hazel Green, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bice Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Alexander City, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bondy's Ford Lincoln
Dothan, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bondy's Lincoln
Dothan, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bondy's South
Dothan, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Champion Chevrolet Inc
Athens, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chevrolet of Boaz
Boaz, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
City Auto Sales of Hueytown
Hueytown, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Damson Automotive
Huntsville, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dothan Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat
Dothan, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dothan Kia
Dothan, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Exclusive Auto Wholesale
Pelham, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Fairway Auto Brokers LLC
Opelika, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gilland Ford
Ozark, 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 October 2026, the average documentation fee at 244 rated Alabama dealers is $719, based on 924 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. 176 of 348 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: 77% 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.