Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 210 of 943 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 943 dealers →Townsend Nissan Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
$198 below the Alabama average
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
Donohoo Chevrolet
Fort Payne, ALFort Payne, AL
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Stivers Troy
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Land Rover Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Sunny King Honda
Heflin, ALHeflin, AL
Hyundai Of Dothan
Dothan, ALDothan, AL
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More Dealers in Alabama
Logan-Lewis Automotive Group
Madison, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Economy Motors
Cullman, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cheap Usa Cars
Mobile, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bentley Automotive, Inc
Florence, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Langley GMC
Lanett, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gulf States Auto Llc
Cottondale, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
St Clair Auto Sales
Centre, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Action Buick GMC
Dothan, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Philip's Motor Co Inc
Haleyville, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tuscaloosa Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Tuscaloosa, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Drive Grey Wolf Auto Group
Jasper, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sandy Sansing Nissan Of Foley
Foley, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Town & Country Ford Of Pell City
Pell City, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Edwards Honda
Birmingham, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cooper Hyundai
Anniston, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Harbin Chevrolet
Scottsboro, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Guntersville Chevrolet
Guntersville, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kia Of The Shoals
Sheffield, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Tuscaloosa Ford
Tuscaloosa, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
BMW Of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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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, Stivers Ford Birmingham, Merchant Ford 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.