Best Car Dealers Near Kingsport, TN

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 10 of 21 car dealers near Kingsport, TN from 63 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $739.

Data updated Oct 6, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 10 dealers with verified quotes.

$739
Avg Doc Fee
TN avg: $695
80%
No Add-ons
91/100
Avg Score
63
Verified Quotes

CarEdge Certified dealers near Kingsport, TN

These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.

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Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.

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Tips for Buying a Car in TN

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in TN is $695. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 80% of dealers near Kingsport 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.

Car Dealers Near Kingsport FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Kingsport, TN?

Stivers Birmingham (Kingsport, TN) is the highest-graded dealer near Kingsport on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Kingsport charge?

As of October 2026, rated dealers near Kingsport, TN charge an average documentation fee of $739, compared to a TN state average of $695 — based on 63 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Kingsport?

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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Kingsport are verified.