Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 360 of 977 Alabama car dealers from 954 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $715.
189 of 360 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 114 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
9th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 360 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 977 dealers →Toyota of Dothan
Dothan, AL
$116 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesMitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$116 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesWoody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL
$66 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesMullinax Ford of Mobile
Mobile, ALMobile, AL
Stivers Ford of Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Merchant Ford
Selma, ALSelma, AL
Montgomery Subaru
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Herb Chambers Hyundai of Auburn
Auburn, ALAuburn, AL
Stivers Ford Lincoln - Montgomery
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Sunny King Honda
Anniston, ALAnniston, AL
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More Dealers in Alabama
Jack Ingram Motors
Montgomery, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
A&C Auto Sales
Moody, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tameron Nissan
Mobile, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rmr 4x4 LLC
Birmingham, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
North Country Ford of Jasper
Jasper, AL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hallmark Nissan
Birmingham, ALNo Pricing Provided
Adventure Motor Cars
Birmingham, ALNo Pricing Provided
Drive and Save
Birmingham, ALNo Pricing Provided
Tameron Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat
Daphne, ALNo Pricing Provided
Jack Ingram Signature Used Cars
Montgomery, ALNo Pricing Provided
Vestavia Auto Plaza
Vestavia Hills, ALNo Pricing Provided
Peach Ford
Brewton, ALNo Pricing Provided
Midtown Motors
Midland City, ALNo Pricing Provided
Delta Auto Brokers
Loxley, ALNo Pricing Provided
Lowery Brothers Motors
Boaz, ALNo Pricing Provided
Bama Auto Sales
Phenix City, ALNo Pricing Provided
Wright Auto Sales, Inc
Monroeville, ALNo Pricing Provided
Singing River Nissan
Florence, ALNo Pricing Provided
Sam Mitchell Automotive
Mobile, 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 October 2026, the average documentation fee at 256 rated Alabama dealers is $715, based on 954 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Alabama sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Alabama?
Toyota of Dothan, Mitchell Hyundai, Woody Anderson Ford lead the Alabama transparency rankings. 189 of 360 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 $715. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 78% 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.