Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 344 of 1376 Tennessee car dealers from 1,157 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $686.
216 of 344 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 53 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Volunteer State
Tennessee's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
9th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 344 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1376 dealers →Lakeway Auto
Morristown, TN
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesCrystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TN
$436 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$287 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesStan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Parks Motor Sales
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Lexus Of Nashville
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Maynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TNLivingston, TN
Land Rover Nashville
Brentwood, TNBrentwood, TN
Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis
Memphis, TNMemphis, TN
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Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram North
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Alcoa, TN · 4 verified quotes
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Knoxville, TN · 6 verified quotes
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Knoxville, TN · 13 verified quotes
City Auto
Chattanooga, TN · 3 verified quotes
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Murfreesboro, TN · 8 verified quotes
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Johnson City, TN · 13 verified quotes
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Shelbyville, TN · 3 verified quotes
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Alcoa, TN · 8 verified quotes
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Nashville, TN · 3 verified quotes
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Memphis, TN · 3 verified quotes
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Nashville, TN · 3 verified quotes
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Collierville, TN · 6 verified quotes
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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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 277 rated Tennessee dealers is $686, based on 1,157 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Tennessee sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Tennessee?
Lakeway Auto, Crystal Auto Sales Inc, Peppers Toyota lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 216 of 344 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 $686. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 69% 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.