Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 212 of 943 Alabama car dealers from 773 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $699.
134 of 212 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 30 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 28, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
8th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 212 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 943 dealers →Sunny King Honda
Heflin, AL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMerchant Ford
Selma, AL
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Dothan
Dothan, AL
$100 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesStivers Troy
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Land Rover Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Stivers Ford Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Townsend Nissan Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, ALTuscaloosa, AL
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Mitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, ALEnterprise, AL
Donohoo Chevrolet
Fort Payne, ALFort Payne, AL
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More Dealers in Alabama
Hyundai Of Dothan
Dothan, AL · 20 verified quotes
Tuscaloosa Chevrolet
Cottondale, AL · 3 verified quotes
Mullinax Ford Of Mobile
Mobile, AL · 5 verified quotes
University Kia Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 10 verified quotes
Woody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL · 23 verified quotes
Donohooauto, Llc
Pelham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Hyundai Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 18 verified quotes
Buster Miles Kia
Anniston, AL · 13 verified quotes
Med Center Mazda
Pelham, AL · 9 verified quotes
Mcconnell Buick GMC
Mobile, AL · 3 verified quotes
Bentley Buick GMC
Huntsville, AL · 11 verified quotes
Stivers
Prattville, AL · 8 verified quotes
Limbaugh Toyota
Birmingham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Sand Mountain Toyota
Albertville, AL · 6 verified quotes
Tuscaloosa Mazda
Tuscaloosa, AL · 7 verified quotes
Ross Downing
Mobile, AL · 3 verified quotes
Driver's Way
Pelham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Landers Mclarty Subaru
Huntsville, AL · 4 verified quotes
Birmingham Mitsubishi
Birmingham, AL · 3 verified quotes
Sons Ford
Auburn, AL · 3 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 151 rated Alabama dealers is $699, based on 773 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Alabama sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Alabama?
Sunny King Honda, Merchant Ford, Toyota Of Dothan lead the Alabama transparency rankings. 134 of 212 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 $699. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 72% 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.