Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 349 of 968 Alabama car dealers from 930 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $718.
177 of 349 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 114 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 7, 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 349 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 968 dealers →Toyota of Dothan
Dothan, AL
$119 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesMitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$119 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesWoody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL
$69 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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Birmingham, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Birmingham, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Oxford, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
C. A. Russell Ford of Springville
Springville, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Glynn Smith GMC
Opelika, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Johnson Ford, Inc
Atmore, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mckinnon Nissan
Clanton, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mcsweeney Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Pell City, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ray Pearman Lincoln
Huntsville, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Serra Chevrolet
Birmingham, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Serra Kia of Gardendale
Gardendale, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ross Downing
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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 October 2026, the average documentation fee at 245 rated Alabama dealers is $718, based on 930 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. 177 of 349 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 $718. 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.