Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 515 of 1466 Tennessee car dealers from 1,467 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $696.
285 of 515 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 134 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 11, 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 515 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
9 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 1466 dealers →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$198 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$297 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
Auto Brokers Nashville
Berry Hill, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auto Depot of Tennessee Inc
Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bobby's Classic Cars
Dickson, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bristol Chevrolet
Bristol, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bristol Motors
Bristol, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cadillac of Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Car Depot LLC
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Euro-Asian Cars
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gary Simmons Lease Sales
McKenzie, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Global Motorsports
Brentwood, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Golden Circle Ford Parsons
Parsons, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Harrogateauto.Com - Harrogate
Harrogate, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Integrity Buick GMC Cadillac
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jacintos Auto Sales LLC
Cleveland, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Knk Automotive
Erwin, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Legg Motor Company
Piney Flats, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Liberty Auto Sales LLC
Cookeville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Light Hit Rebuilders, Llc.
Crump, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
L&L Auto Sales and Service
Sparta, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
L & M Motors
Athens, 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 394 rated Tennessee dealers is $696, based on 1,467 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 515 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 $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.