Best Car Dealers in Alabama
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 257 of 953 Alabama car dealers from 898 verified out-the-door quotes. Alabama's average doc fee is $688.
166 of 257 rated Alabama dealers earn an A · 42 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 20, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama's dealer grade: B
80/100 average transparency score
8th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 257 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 953 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
Tony Serra Ford
Sylacauga, AL
Tony Serra Nissan
Cullman, AL
Tony's Auto Sales
Higdon, AL
Town & Country Autos Llc
Jackson, AL
Town & Country Ford Of Bessemer
Bessemer, AL
Townsend Automotive Demopolis
Demopolis, AL
Townsend Nissan
Tuscaloosa, AL
Toyota Of Sylacauga
Sylacauga, AL
Toyota West Mobile
Mobile, AL
Tr Motors
Opelika, AL
Triple B Autos
Foley, AL
Trissl Sports Cars
Florence, AL
Troy Automotive Group
Montgomery, AL
Truchoice Auto Sales Llc
Eufaula, AL
Trucks By The Bay
Bay Minette, AL
Turnbull Automotive
Homewood, AL
U-j Chevrolet Co., Incorporated
Mobile, AL
Under 10 Automotive
Robertsdale, AL
Unique Classic Cars
Loxley, AL
Up A Notch Auto Sales Llc
Huntsville, 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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 173 rated Alabama dealers is $688, based on 898 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. 166 of 257 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.