Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 516 of 1467 Tennessee car dealers from 1,471 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $695.
286 of 516 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 134 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 12, 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 516 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 1467 dealers →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$197 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$296 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
L & M Motors
Athens, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Marlar Auto Mart
Oneida, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Middle Tennessee Motors LLC
Pulaski, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Moses & Womac Motors Inc
Athens, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nashville Speed Shop
Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Next Ride Auto Sales
Lebanon, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nooga Auto
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Phoenix Auto Sales LLC
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ray Varner Ford LLC (Sales Dept.)
Clinton, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rick Hill Imports
Kingsport, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ridley Auto Sales
White Pine, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Roadshow BMW
Memphis, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Russell Barnett Kia
Tullahoma, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sai Auto Sales - Used Cars
Johnson City, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Smyrna Auto Group and Repair
Smyrna, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
South Holston Motors LLC
Bristol, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Speedline Automotive Sales LLC
Mount Carmel, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tennessee Valley Motor Co
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
The Leader Dealer
Goodlettsville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Thompson Auto Sales
Knoxville, 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 395 rated Tennessee dealers is $695, based on 1,471 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. 286 of 516 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 $695. 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.