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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Royal Volkswagen
Birmingham, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Greenville, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bynum GMC
Fayette, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mullinax Cadillac
Montgomery, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mcsweeney Auto Group
Clanton, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Voyles Hyundai Drive
Auburn, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Harbin Ford
Scottsboro, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Brady Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Bessemer, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Chuck Stevens Cdjrf
Bay Minette, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tony Serra Nissan Cullman
Cullman, AL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Chuck Stevens Chevrolet Of Bay Minette, Inc.
Bay Minette, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Serra Kia Trussville
Birmingham, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shottenkirk Acura Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jack Ingram Motors
Montgomery, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Audi Birmingham
Irondale, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shottenkirk Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jaguar Gulf Coast
Mobile, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tameron Nissan
Mobile, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Singing River Toyota
Tuscumbia, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Joe Bullard Acura
Mobile, 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.