Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 248 of 956 Alabama car dealers from 852 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
Opelika
Opelika, AL · 8 verified quotes
Hallmark Subaru
Birmingham, AL · 7 verified quotes
Long-Lewis Ford Of The Shoals
Muscle Shoals, AL · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Mobile
Mobile, AL · 10 verified quotes
Serra Kia Gardendale
Trussville, AL · 3 verified quotes
Brannon Honda
Birmingham, AL · 7 verified quotes
Tameron Honda Eastern Shore
Daphne, AL · 5 verified quotes
Chuck Stevens Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat
Bay Minette, AL · 4 verified quotes
Town & Country Ford
Huntsville, AL · 9 verified quotes
BMW Of Mobile
Mobile, AL · 4 verified quotes
Shottenkirk Honda Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 20 verified quotes
Serra Hyundai
Birmingham, AL · 3 verified quotes
Sam Boswell Honda
Enterprise, AL · 4 verified quotes
Team One Toyota Of Gadsden
Gadsden, AL · 4 verified quotes
Joe Bullard Chevrolet
Mobile, AL · 6 verified quotes
Sam Boswell Buick GMC
Enterprise, AL · 4 verified quotes
Northside Imports
Birmingham, AL · 3 verified quotes
Serra Toyota Of Decatur
Decatur, AL · 7 verified quotes
Sons Ford
Auburn, AL · 3 verified quotes
Landers Mclarty Chevrolet
Huntsville, 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 852 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.