Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 248 of 956 Alabama car dealers from 851 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $688.
151 of 248 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 45 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 15, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
8th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 248 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 956 dealers →Mitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$89 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
Mullinax Ford Of Mobile
Mobile, ALMobile, 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
Heflin, ALHeflin, 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
Montgomery Subaru
Montgomery, AL · 3 verified quotes
Hyundai Of Dothan
Dothan, AL · 20 verified quotes
Donohoo Auto
Pelham, AL · 5 verified quotes
Donohooauto, Llc
Pelham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Tuscaloosa Chevrolet
Cottondale, AL · 3 verified quotes
Hyundai Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 23 verified quotes
Woody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL · 23 verified quotes
Buster Miles Kia
Anniston, AL · 14 verified quotes
University Kia Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 10 verified quotes
Med Center Mazda
Pelham, AL · 9 verified quotes
Land Rover Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · 6 verified quotes
Mcconnell Buick GMC
Mobile, AL · 3 verified quotes
Tameron Honda
Birmingham, AL · 3 verified quotes
Bentley Buick GMC
Huntsville, AL · 11 verified quotes
Stivers
Prattville, AL · 8 verified quotes
Howard Bentley Buick GMC
Albertville, AL · 4 verified quotes
BMW Of Birmingham
Irondale, AL · 10 verified quotes
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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 168 rated Alabama dealers is $688, based on 851 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. 151 of 248 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 $688. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% 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.