Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 210 of 940 Alabama car dealers from 769 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $698.
131 of 210 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 210 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 940 dealers →Townsend Nissan Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
$198 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMerchant Ford
Selma, AL
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$99 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes
See the quotesDonohoo Chevrolet
Fort Payne, ALFort Payne, AL
Land Rover Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Stivers Troy
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Stivers Ford Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Sunny King Honda
Heflin, ALHeflin, AL
Hyundai Of Dothan
Dothan, ALDothan, AL
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Landers Mclarty Of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Atmore, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Madison, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Used Cars Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Legacy Automotive
Northport, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Benton Nissan Of Hoover
Vestavia Hills, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jones
Madison, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Fort Walton Beach Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram And Fiat
Fort Walton Beach, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hyundai Of Mobile
Mobile, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sandy Sansing Ford
Daphne, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tameron Honda
Birmingham, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Sandy Sansing Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Foley
Foley, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Porsche Of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Porsche Mobile
Mobile, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cadillac Of Birmingham
Vestavia Hills, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Honda Of Florence
Florence, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cheap Usa Cars
Mobile, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
St Clair Auto Sales
Centre, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Langley GMC
Lanett, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Skco Automotive Inc.
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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 150 rated Alabama dealers is $698, based on 769 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Alabama sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Alabama?
Townsend Nissan Tuscaloosa, Merchant Ford, Mitchell Hyundai lead the Alabama transparency rankings. 131 of 210 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 $698. 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.