Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 523 of 1463 Tennessee car dealers from 1,490 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $696.
291 of 523 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 136 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 523 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 1463 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 quotesLexus of Nashville
Nashville, TN
$97 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
Alpha Luxury Motors
Murfreesboro, TN
Alpha Motors
Knoxville, TN
American Automotive
Nashville, TN
American Customs LLC
Franklin, TN
American Motors of Brownsville
Brownsville, TN
Americar of Rivergate
Nashville, TN
Andres Auto Sales
Memphis, TN
Andrews Cadillac Mt. Juliet
Mt. Juliet, TN
Angel Motors Inc
Smyrna, TN
Ap Auto Sales
Goodlettsville, TN
Apex Motorsports Inc
Dickson, TN
Ari Auto Sales
Greenbrier, TN
Arlington Motors LLC
Arlington, TN
Armenia Motors LLC
Knoxville, TN
Art & Speed
Collierville, TN
Arya Auto LLC
Nashville, TN
Ascend Motor Company
Knoxville, TN
Aston Martin Nashville
Brentwood, TN
Atkins Auto Sales
Morristown, TN
Atlas Auto LLC
Knoxville, 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 400 rated Tennessee dealers is $696, based on 1,490 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. 291 of 523 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.