Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 355 of 931 Alabama car dealers from 954 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $714.
183 of 355 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 114 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 20, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama's dealer grade: C
77/100 average transparency score
9th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 355 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 931 dealers →Mullinax Ford of Mobile
Mobile, AL
$714 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota of Dothan
Dothan, AL
$115 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesMitchell Hyundai
Enterprise, AL
$115 below the Alabama average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesWoody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, ALHuntsville, AL
Stivers Ford of Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Stivers Ford of Montgomery
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Merchant Ford
Selma, ALSelma, AL
Montgomery Subaru
Montgomery, ALMontgomery, AL
Sunny King Honda
Anniston, ALAnniston, AL
CDJR of Albertville
Albertville, ALAlbertville, AL
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More Dealers in Alabama
Robert Edward's Automotive
Fairhope, AL
Robert's Auto Sales
Hartselle, AL
Robo Motors
Sylacauga, AL
Route 98 Automotive
Foley, AL
Royal Automotive
Vestavia Hills, AL
Royal Buick GMC
Vestavia Hills, AL
Royalty Auto Sales
Alexander City, AL
Rpn Motors Inc
Alabaster, AL
S & S Auto Brokers, LLC
Cullman, AL
S.S. Motors
Phenix City, AL
Salem Motors
Salem, AL
Sam Boswell Honda Motors
Enterprise, AL
Sama Auto Sales LLC
Theodore, AL
Savanahs Auto Sales LLC
Birmingham, AL
Schultz Auto Sales LLC
Hartselle, AL
Schultz Motors Inc
Cullman, AL
Sec Motors
Killen, AL
Second Chance Car Credit
Hoover, AL
Serra Automotive Group
Birmingham, AL
Serra Nissan
Birmingham, AL
Dealers by City in Alabama
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 250 rated Alabama dealers is $714, 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?
Mullinax Ford of Mobile, Toyota of Dothan, Mitchell Hyundai lead the Alabama transparency rankings. 183 of 355 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 $714. 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.