Tennessee Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Tennessee? We analyzed 848 verified OTD quotes from 225 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Tennessee's average doc fee is $705 — $305 above the national average.
Tennessee Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Tennessee
The most transparent dealers in Tennessee based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Johnson City Ford | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | Andrews Cadillac Brentwood | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Wallace Imports Johnson City | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Wallace Ford Of Kingsport | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #5 | Two Rivers Ford | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Crystal Auto Sales Inc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Express Dyersburg Chevrolet GMC | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Roberts Toyota | A 100/100 | 11 |
| #10 | Peppers Toyota | A 100/100 | 5 |
Highest Doc Fees in Tennessee
These Tennessee dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $705.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis Of Cool Springs | $1,386 | 3 |
| 2 | Golden Circle Ford Lincoln Inc. | $999 | 3 |
| 3 | Carlock Auto Group | $999 | 7 |
| 4 | Golden Circle Ford | $999 | 8 |
| 5 | Mt. Juliet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $998 | 12 |
| 6 | Hyundai Of Columbia | $997 | 14 |
| 7 | Cars 4 U Llc | $997 | 4 |
| 8 | Gallatin Ford | $995 | 5 |
| 9 | Sunrise Chevrolet Buick GMC At Collierville | $900 | 6 |
| 10 | Mercedes-Benz Of Collierville | $899 | 8 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Tennessee
These Tennessee dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars 4 U Llc | F 55.4/100 | $997 | 4 |
| BMW MINI Of Nashville | D 69.2/100 | $799 | 6 |
| Twin City Nissan | C 73.2/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Carsmart.Net | C 73.4/100 | $600 | 3 |
| Chuck Hutton Chevrolet | C 74/100 | $449 | 6 |
| Kia Of Chattanooga | C 74.6/100 | $799 | 5 |
| Toyota Knoxville | C 74.8/100 | $898 | 7 |
| Subaru Of Gallatin | C 75.3/100 | $233 | 3 |
| Ford Of Murfreesboro | C 75.4/100 | $642 | 14 |
| Ted Russell Ford Lincoln | C 76.3/100 | $795 | 3 |
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