Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 512 of 1460 Tennessee car dealers from 1,458 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $697.
284 of 512 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 133 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Volunteer State
Tennessee's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
11th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 512 dealers with verified quotes.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Tennessee
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
- A97/1002026
Honda Kingsport
Kingsport, TN
32 verified quotes$799doc feeNo add-ons - A94/1002026
Dobbs Brothers Chevrolet
Bartlett, TN
8 verified quotes$899doc feeNo add-ons
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1460 dealers →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$199 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$298 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesTwo Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TN
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesGary Force Acura
Brentwood, TNBrentwood, TN
Lexus of Nashville
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis
Memphis, TNMemphis, TN
Stan Mcnabb Cadillac of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Wallace Ford of Kingsport
Kingsport, TNKingsport, TN
Wallace Imports Johnson City
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
Crystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Hilltop Motors Sales & Service
South Pittsburg, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Homer Skelton
Millington, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hub City Auto
Jackson, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hunter Selection
Millington, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hybrid and Electric Cars for Sale In Franklin
Franklin, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jacky Jones Ford of Sweetwater
Sweetwater, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jaguar Nashville
Brentwood, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jerry Ward Autoplex
Union City, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Joe Mahan Ford Inc
Paris, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jones Chevrolet
Humboldt, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kings Motors Co
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lifted Trucks LLC
Franklin, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Maynord Auto Sales, LLC
Livingston, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mercedes-Benz at Long of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Metro Motors, LLC
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mitchell Motor Company
Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mobyzone Auto LLC
Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Moto Now Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Motor Mile Motors South
Johnson City, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mtn. View Chevy
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tennessee doc fee law
Tennessee has no statutory cap on doc fees, and fees near $800 appear regularly on Tennessee quotes.
Tennessee Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Tennessee?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 392 rated Tennessee dealers is $697, based on 1,458 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Tennessee sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Tennessee?
Roberts Toyota, Peppers Toyota, Two Rivers Ford lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 284 of 512 rated Tennessee dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Tennessee 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 Tennessee quotes are verified.
How Tennessee 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 Tennessee
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Tennessee is $697. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 77% of dealers in Tennessee 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.