Tennessee Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Tennessee? We analyzed 303 verified OTD quotes from 109 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Tennessee's benchmark doc fee is $499 — $302 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 | Roberts Toyota Of Columbia, Tn | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #2 | Maynord Auto Sales, Llc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Autos And More Inc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Wallace Ford Of Kingsport | A 97.9/100 | 5 |
| #5 | Stan Mcnabb Of Columbia | A 97.5/100 | 4 |
| #6 | Audi Knoxville | A 95.8/100 | 13 |
| #7 | Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis | A 95.4/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Mtn. View Ford Lincoln | A 95.4/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Gateway Ford Nissan | A 95/100 | 4 |
| #10 | Nelson Mazda (cool Springs) | A 95/100 | 4 |
Highest Doc Fees in Tennessee
These Tennessee dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $499.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Yeomans Ford | $1,000 | 4 |
| 2 | Cars 4 U Llc | $997 | 3 |
| 3 | Landmark Honda | $995 | 4 |
| 4 | Franklin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $899 | 6 |
| 5 | Ford Lincoln Of Franklin | $899 | 8 |
| 6 | Jim Keras Subaru Covington Pike | $899 | 5 |
| 7 | Horne Kia | $899 | 7 |
| 8 | Ford Of Murfreesboro | $899 | 13 |
| 9 | Nashville Toyota North | $800 | 11 |
| 10 | BMW Of Chattanooga | $799 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson | F 45.7/100 | $499 | 6 |
| Twincity Nissan | D 63/100 | — | 3 |
| Ford Of Murfreesboro | D 67.8/100 | $899 | 13 |
| Horne Kia | D 67.9/100 | $899 | 7 |
| Cars 4 U Llc | D 68/100 | $997 | 3 |
| Chuck Hutton Chevrolet | C 74/100 | $449 | 6 |
| Lexus Of Knoxville | C 75.2/100 | — | 5 |
| Beaman Toyota | C 78.9/100 | $797 | 11 |
| Beaman GMC | B 80.5/100 | $797 | 4 |
| Grayson BMW | B 81/100 | $499 | 4 |
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