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 25, 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 →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$188 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesCrystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TN
$436 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMaynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TN
$288 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesStan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Peppers Toyota
Paris, TNParis, TN
Parks Motor Sales
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Lakeway Auto
Morristown, TNMorristown, TN
Lexus Of Nashville
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Andrews Cadillac Brentwood
Brentwood, TNBrentwood, TN
Wallace Imports Johnson City
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Wallace Ford Of Kingsport
Kingsport, TN · 5 verified quotes
Express Dyersburg Chevrolet GMC
Dyersburg, TN · 3 verified quotes
Land Rover Nashville
Brentwood, TN · 3 verified quotes
Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis
Memphis, TN · 5 verified quotes
Johnson City Ford
Johnson City, TN · 3 verified quotes
Rogersville Chevrolet
Rogersville, TN · 6 verified quotes
Crown Subaru
Chattanooga, TN · 5 verified quotes
Mathews Nissan
Clarksville, TN · 9 verified quotes
Wyatt Johnson Subaru
Clarksville, TN · 9 verified quotes
John Roberts Toyota
Manchester, TN · 9 verified quotes
Rocky Top Ford
Sevierville, TN · 5 verified quotes
Stinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Newport, TN · 4 verified quotes
Smith Imports
Memphis, TN · 3 verified quotes
Two Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TN · 4 verified quotes
Audi Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · 13 verified quotes
Alan's Automotive Group
Lebanon, TN · 4 verified quotes
Landmark Morrow
Chattanooga, TN · 4 verified quotes
Toyota Of Gallatin
Gallatin, TN · 8 verified quotes
Landers Ford
Collierville, TN · 7 verified quotes
Rick Mcgill's Airport Toyota
Alcoa, TN · 4 verified quotes
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?
Roberts Toyota, Crystal Auto Sales Inc, Maynord Auto Sales, Llc 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.