Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 505 of 1459 Tennessee car dealers from 1,448 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $695.
282 of 505 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 130 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Volunteer State
Tennessee's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
11th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 505 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
8 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 1459 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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Nashville, TN · 15 verified quotes
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Kingsport, TN · 10 verified quotes
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Johnson City, TN · 7 verified quotes
Porsche of Nashville
Brentwood, TN · 7 verified quotes
Wolfchase Toyota
Memphis, TN · 7 verified quotes
Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Jackson)
Jackson, TN · 4 verified quotes
Newton Nissan South
Shelbyville, TN · 4 verified quotes
Toyota of Kingsport
Kingsport, TN · 4 verified quotes
Fox Toyota
Clinton, TN · 13 verified quotes
Audi Nashville
Brentwood, TN · 12 verified quotes
Toyota of Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN · 10 verified quotes
Cumberland Kia
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Dealers by City in Tennessee
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 388 rated Tennessee dealers is $695, based on 1,448 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. 282 of 505 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.