Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 301 of 964 Alabama car dealers from 1,024 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $689.
206 of 301 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 41 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
9th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 301 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 964 dealers →Mitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$90 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes
See the quotesStivers Ford Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesMerchant Ford
Selma, AL
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Dothan
Dothan, ALDothan, AL
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Stivers Ford Lincoln - Montgomery
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Donohoo Chevrolet
Fort Payne, ALFort Payne, AL
Stivers Troy
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Sunny King Honda
Anniston, ALAnniston, AL
Townsend Honda
Tuscaloosa, ALTuscaloosa, AL
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More Dealers in Alabama
Townsend Nissan Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL · 4 verified quotes
Bondy's Nissan
Dothan, AL · 3 verified quotes
CDJR Of Albertville
Albertville, AL · 3 verified quotes
Long-Lewis Ford Of The Shoals
Muscle Shoals, AL · 3 verified quotes
Montgomery Subaru
Montgomery, AL · 3 verified quotes
Hyundai Of Dothan
Dothan, AL · 20 verified quotes
Donohoo Auto
Pelham, AL · 7 verified quotes
Woody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL · 27 verified quotes
Donohooauto, Llc
Pelham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Tuscaloosa Chevrolet Inc
Cottondale, AL · 3 verified quotes
Hyundai Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 25 verified quotes
Buster Miles Kia
Anniston, AL · 15 verified quotes
BMW Of Birmingham
Irondale, AL · 12 verified quotes
University Kia Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 11 verified quotes
Med Center Mazda
Pelham, AL · 9 verified quotes
Audi Birmingham
Irondale, AL · 7 verified quotes
Land Rover Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · 6 verified quotes
Dean Mccrary Mazda
Mobile, AL · 5 verified quotes
Howard Bentley Buick GMC
Albertville, AL · 4 verified quotes
Mcconnell Buick GMC
Mobile, 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 September 2026, the average documentation fee at 203 rated Alabama dealers is $689, based on 1,024 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Alabama sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Alabama?
Mitchell Hyundai, Stivers Ford Birmingham, Merchant Ford lead the Alabama transparency rankings. 206 of 301 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 $689. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 76% 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.