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
Tuscaloosa Mazda
Tuscaloosa, AL · 7 verified quotes
Driver's Way
Pelham, AL · 6 verified quotes
Sand Mountain Toyota
Albertville, AL · 6 verified quotes
Limbaugh Toyota
Birmingham, AL · 4 verified quotes
Allen Turner Toyota Of Auburn
Auburn, AL · 11 verified quotes
Eastern Shore Hyundai
Daphne, AL · 6 verified quotes
Landers Mclarty Subaru
Huntsville, AL · 5 verified quotes
Tameron Subaru
Mobile, AL · 5 verified quotes
Birmingham Mitsubishi
Birmingham, AL · 3 verified quotes
Ross Downing
Mobile, AL · 3 verified quotes
Southtowne
Opelika, AL · 4 verified quotes
High Country Toyota
Scottsboro, AL · 16 verified quotes
Dean Mccrary Mazda
Mobile, AL · 6 verified quotes
Long-Lewis Automotive Group
Decatur, AL · 25 verified quotes
Bentley Auto, Inc
Huntsville, AL · 15 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 12 verified quotes
Hiley Mazda Of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 9 verified quotes
Bill Penney Toyota Jasper
Jasper, AL · 8 verified quotes
Tuscaloosa Toyota
Tuscaloosa, AL · 8 verified quotes
Glynn Smith Chevrolet GMC
Opelika, AL · 6 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.