Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 359 of 976 Alabama car dealers from 953 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $716.
188 of 359 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 114 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 19, 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 359 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 976 dealers →Toyota of Dothan
Dothan, AL
$117 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesMitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$117 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesWoody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL
$67 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
Bentley Chevrolet of Florence
Florence, AL
Benton Auto Sales
Theodore, AL
Benton Nissan of Bessemer
Bessemer, AL
Best 4 Less Auto Center
Opelika, AL
Best Auto Sales LLC
Auburn, AL
Best Quality Auto Sales
Birmingham, AL
Bill Penney Automotive Group
Huntsville, AL
Bill Smith Buick GMC
Cullman, AL
Billy Lawrence Chevrolet
Eufaula, AL
Billy Lawrence GMC
Abbeville, AL
Billy's Toyota Parts
Calera, AL
Birmingham Auto Auction of Hueytown
Hueytown, AL
Birmingham Broker
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Imports LLC
Midfield, AL
Blue Wave Sales
Carbon Hill, AL
BMW of Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
Boyd Auto Sales
Florence, AL
Boyles Auto Sales
Jasper, AL
Brian Scott Motors
Albertville, AL
Bring Your Own Bids Retail
Rainbow City, AL
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 255 rated Alabama dealers is $716, based on 953 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. 188 of 359 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 $716. 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.