Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 253 of 955 Alabama car dealers from 866 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $693.
154 of 253 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 45 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 17, 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 253 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 955 dealers →Mitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$94 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
Serra Kia Trussville
Birmingham, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Landers Mclarty Pre-Owned
Huntsville, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jack Ingram Motors
Montgomery, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Audi Birmingham
Irondale, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shottenkirk Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
A&C Auto Sales
Moody, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jaguar Gulf Coast
Mobile, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tameron Nissan
Mobile, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Singing River Toyota
Tuscumbia, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Joe Bullard Acura
Mobile, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Horne Kia
Gilbert, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shottenkirk Decatur
Decatur, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Encore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mobile, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tameron Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat
Daphne, ALNo Pricing Provided
Hbk Automotive, Llp
Boaz, ALNo Pricing Provided
Birmingham Luxury Motors
Birmingham, ALNo Pricing Provided
Steel City Classics
Birmingham, ALNo Pricing Provided
Adventure Motor Cars
Birmingham, ALNo Pricing Provided
Vestavia Auto Plaza
Vestavia Hills, ALNo Pricing Provided
Skyland Auto Sales
Tuscaloosa, ALNo Pricing Provided
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 172 rated Alabama dealers is $693, based on 866 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. 154 of 253 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 $693. 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.