Best Car Dealers in Tennessee

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 514 of 1466 Tennessee car dealers from 1,461 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $696.

285 of 514 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 134 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 10, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Volunteer State

Tennessee's dealer grade: C

79/100 average transparency score

11th highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 514 dealers with verified quotes.

$696

Avg Doc Fee

77%

No Add-ons

79/100

Avg Score

1,461

Verified Quotes

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Browse Dealers by Brand in Tennessee

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Roberts Toyota

Columbia, TN

$198 below the Tennessee average

No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes

Peppers Toyota

Paris, TN

$297 below the Tennessee average

No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes

Two Rivers Ford

Mt. Juliet, TN

No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes

Gary Force Acura

Brentwood, TN

Lexus of Nashville

Nashville, TN

Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis

Memphis, TN

Stan Mcnabb Cadillac of Columbia

Columbia, TN

Wallace Ford of Kingsport

Kingsport, TN

Wallace Imports Johnson City

Johnson City, TN

Crystal Auto Sales Inc

Nashville, TN

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Rhythm

Hendersonville, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$797doc fee$500add-ons

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Harper Jeep Ram Chrysler Dodge

Alcoa, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$699doc fee$999add-ons

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Reiselman GMC

Springfield, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$789doc fee$395add-ons

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Lexus of Cool Springs

Brentwood, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$600doc fee$998add-ons

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Genesis of West Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc fee$249add-ons

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Jenkins & Wynne

Clarksville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$725doc fee$399add-ons

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Volkswagen of Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$1,113doc feeNo add-ons

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Zekes Automotive Group

Smyrna, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$899doc fee$325add-ons

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Carz Inc

Jackson, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc fee$385add-ons

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Nick Mayer Dickson

Dickson, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$799doc fee$399add-ons

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Mid-Tenn Ford

Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc fee$599add-ons

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Reddick Brownford

Morrison, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc fee$960add-ons

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Walker Chevrolet

Franklin, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$789doc fee$299add-ons

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Rusty Wallace Kia

Louisville, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$975doc fee$998add-ons

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Harper Auto Square

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$699doc fee$1,299add-ons

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Heritage Automotive Center GMC

Lawrenceburg, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$698doc fee$1,299add-ons

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Carlock Volkswagen of North Nashville

Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$999doc feeNo add-ons

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Gossett Kia South

Memphis, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$895doc fee$75add-ons

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Harper Infiniti

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$699doc fee$1,099add-ons

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Audi Chattanooga / Village Volkswagen Chattanooga

Madisonville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$800doc fee$735add-ons

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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 393 rated Tennessee dealers is $696, based on 1,461 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. 285 of 514 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.

More Tennessee dealer data

Tennessee Dealer Fee Report 2026 →

Doc fees, add-ons, and the most and least transparent dealers

Tennessee doc fees by dealer →

Compare documentation fees across Tennessee dealerships

How Tennessee compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

$799 avg doc fee

$103 more than Tennessee

$749 avg doc fee

$53 more than Tennessee

$613 avg doc fee

$83 less than Tennessee

$720 avg doc fee

$24 more than Tennessee

Tips for Buying a Car in Tennessee

Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Tennessee is $696. 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.