Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 522 of 1465 Tennessee car dealers from 1,489 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $695.
290 of 522 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 137 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 13, 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 522 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
Cares Auto Sales
Nashville, TNNo Pricing Provided
Fast Track Motors
Oliver Springs, TNNo Pricing Provided
Crown Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
McDonald, TNNo Pricing Provided
Ride and Drive Cookeville
Cookeville, TNNo Pricing Provided
Twin City Dealerships
Alcoa, TNNo Pricing Provided
Car Sales Unlimited LLC
Dayton, TNNo Pricing Provided
Grayson Subaru
Knoxville, TNNo Pricing Provided
Logue's Auto Sales
Columbia, TNNo Pricing Provided
Import Auto Connection
Nashville, TNNo Pricing Provided
H and H Auto Sales
Unicoi, TNNo Pricing Provided
Q.R. Auto Sales
Memphis, TNNo Pricing Provided
Champion Auto Sales
Memphis, TNNo Pricing Provided
1 Stop Auto Sales
Memphis, TN
1 Stop Motorsports - Madison
Clarksville, TN
101 Motorsports Inc
Nashville, TN
1a Auto Mart Inc
Smyrna, TN
1st Choice Auto
Bean Station, TN
231 Car Sales
Lebanon, TN
27 Auto Inc
Oneida, TN
3 Way Motors
Milan, TN
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 1,489 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 522 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.