Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 171 of 940 Alabama car dealers from 639 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $572.
105 of 171 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 27 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
11th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 171 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 940 dealers →Land Rover Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
$118 above the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTownsend Nissan Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
$72 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$27 above the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes
See the quotesStivers Troy
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Sunny King Honda
Heflin, ALHeflin, AL
Stivers Ford Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Merchant Ford
Selma, ALSelma, AL
Donohoo Chevrolet
Fort Payne, ALFort Payne, AL
Tuscaloosa Chevrolet
Cottondale, ALCottondale, AL
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More Dealers in Alabama
Hyundai Of Dothan
Dothan, AL · 20 verified quotes
Woody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL · 22 verified quotes
Buster Miles Kia
Anniston, AL · 7 verified quotes
University Kia Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 8 verified quotes
Mcconnell Buick GMC
Mobile, AL · 3 verified quotes
Med Center Mazda
Pelham, AL · 9 verified quotes
Limbaugh Toyota
Birmingham, AL · 3 verified quotes
Donohooauto, Llc
Pelham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Hyundai Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 17 verified quotes
Stivers
Prattville, AL · 8 verified quotes
Sand Mountain Toyota
Albertville, AL · 6 verified quotes
Sons Ford
Auburn, AL · 3 verified quotes
Birmingham Mitsubishi
Birmingham, AL · 3 verified quotes
Southtowne
Opelika, AL · 4 verified quotes
Tuscaloosa Mazda
Tuscaloosa, AL · 7 verified quotes
Tameron Subaru
Mobile, AL · 5 verified quotes
Century Automotive Group
Huntsville, AL · 4 verified quotes
Allen Turner Toyota Of Auburn
Auburn, AL · 9 verified quotes
Autonation Honda At Bel Air Mall
Mobile, AL · 3 verified quotes
Bill Penney Toyota Jasper
Jasper, AL · 5 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Alabama
Alabama doc fee law
Alabama sets no cap on documentation fees, and Alabama fees are regularly among the highest CarEdge verifies in the Southeast.
Alabama Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Alabama?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 171 rated Alabama dealers is $572, based on 639 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Alabama sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Alabama?
Land Rover Birmingham, Townsend Nissan Tuscaloosa, Mitchell Hyundai lead the Alabama transparency rankings. 105 of 171 rated Alabama dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Alabama 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 Alabama quotes are verified.
How Alabama 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 Alabama
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Alabama is $572. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 68% of dealers in Alabama 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.