Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 521 of 1465 Tennessee car dealers from 1,487 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $695.
290 of 521 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 136 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 521 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 1465 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 quotesLexus of Nashville
Nashville, TN
$96 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesTwo Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TNMt. Juliet, TN
Gary Force Acura
Brentwood, TNBrentwood, 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
Speedway Motors
Murfreesboro, TNNo Pricing Provided
Sparta Customs
Moscow, TNNo Pricing Provided
Genesis of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TNNo Pricing Provided
Ted Russell Lincoln
Knoxville, TNNo Pricing Provided
Western Auto Sales
Knoxville, TNNo Pricing Provided
Bates Ford
Lebanon, TNNo Pricing Provided
Gray Epperson Mazda
Cleveland, TNNo Pricing Provided
Johnson City Used Cars
Johnson City, TNNo Pricing Provided
Avis Car Sales Knoxville
Alcoa, TNNo Pricing Provided
First Lane Auto Inc
Goodlettsville, TNNo Pricing Provided
Harper Alfa Romeo
Knoxville, TNNo Pricing Provided
Wholesale Auto Inc
Athens, TNNo Pricing Provided
Airport Motor Mile
Alcoa, TNNo Pricing Provided
Wilsons Auto Sales LLC
Knoxville, TNNo Pricing Provided
Southern Car Emporium
Knoxville, TNNo Pricing Provided
Smalls Automotive, LLC
Memphis, TNNo Pricing Provided
Fast Track Motors
Oliver Springs, TNNo Pricing Provided
Auto Max Mount Juliet
Mt. Juliet, TNNo Pricing Provided
Buchanan's Auto Sales, LLC
Johnson City, TNNo Pricing Provided
Cares Auto Sales
Nashville, TNNo Pricing Provided
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 399 rated Tennessee dealers is $695, based on 1,487 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, Lexus of Nashville lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 290 of 521 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: 76% 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.