Tennessee Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Tennessee? We analyzed 616 verified OTD quotes from 203 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Tennessee's average doc fee is $762 — $362 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 | Maynord Auto Sales, Llc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | Roberts Toyota Of Columbia, Tn | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #3 | Stan Mcnabb Of Columbia | A 97.5/100 | 4 |
| #4 | Wallace Ford Of Kingsport | A 97.4/100 | 5 |
| #5 | Audi Knoxville | A 95.3/100 | 13 |
| #6 | Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis | A 94.9/100 | 4 |
| #7 | Mtn. View Ford Lincoln | A 94.9/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Gateway Ford Nissan | A 94.5/100 | 4 |
| #9 | BMW Of Chattanooga | A 94.4/100 | 9 |
| #10 | Lakeway Auto | A 94.4/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Tennessee
These Tennessee dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $762.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast | $1,295 | 14 |
| 2 | Golden Circle Ford | $999 | 7 |
| 3 | Mt. Juliet Chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram | $998 | 3 |
| 4 | Cars 4 U Llc | $997 | 4 |
| 5 | Landmark Honda | $995 | 4 |
| 6 | Gallatin Ford | $995 | 3 |
| 7 | Mercedes-Benz Of Coral Gables | $995 | 11 |
| 8 | Sunrise At Collierville | $900 | 5 |
| 9 | Toyota Of Cool Springs | $899 | 4 |
| 10 | Franklin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $899 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast | F 36/100 | $1,295 | 14 |
| Cars 4 U Llc | F 52.7/100 | $997 | 4 |
| Mt. Juliet Chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram | D 62.6/100 | $998 | 3 |
| BMW MINI Of Nashville | D 63.1/100 | $799 | 6 |
| Ford Of Murfreesboro | D 67.3/100 | $899 | 13 |
| Twincity Nissan | D 69.6/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Nick Mayer Dickson | D 69.7/100 | $799 | 3 |
| Toyota Knoxville | C 70/100 | $898 | 6 |
| Ted Russell Ford Lincoln | C 70.1/100 | $795 | 3 |
| Express Dyersburg Chevrolet GMC | C 71.5/100 | $699 | 3 |
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