Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 488 of 1452 Tennessee car dealers from 1,378 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $694.
270 of 488 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 127 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 24, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Volunteer State
Tennessee's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
11th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 488 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1452 dealers →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$196 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$295 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesHelms Motor Co Inc
Lexington, TN
$605 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Nashville
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis
Memphis, TNMemphis, TN
Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Toyota Of Gallatin
Gallatin, TNGallatin, TN
Wallace Ford Of Kingsport
Kingsport, TNKingsport, TN
Wallace Imports Johnson City
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
Crystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
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Gary Force Acura
Brentwood, TN · 4 verified quotes
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Johnson City, TN · 4 verified quotes
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Landmark Morrow
Chattanooga, TN · 3 verified quotes
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Parks Motor Sales
Columbia, TN · 3 verified quotes
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Rogersville, TN · 6 verified quotes
Crown Subaru
Chattanooga, TN · 8 verified quotes
Lexus Of Memphis
Memphis, TN · 5 verified quotes
Rocky Top Ford
Sevierville, TN · 5 verified quotes
Mathews Nissan
Clarksville, TN · 3 verified quotes
Smith Imports
Memphis, TN · 3 verified quotes
Honda Kingsport
Kingsport, TN · 32 verified quotes
Cleveland Ford
Cleveland, TN · 13 verified quotes
BMW Of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · 9 verified quotes
Greenway Kia Of Rivergate
Nashville, TN · 5 verified quotes
Allen Samuels Hyundai
Jackson, TN · 4 verified quotes
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Morristown, TN · 4 verified quotes
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Dealers by City in Tennessee
Tennessee doc fee law
Tennessee has no statutory cap on doc fees, and fees near $800 appear regularly on Tennessee quotes.
Tennessee Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Tennessee?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 376 rated Tennessee dealers is $694, based on 1,378 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Tennessee sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Tennessee?
Roberts Toyota, Peppers Toyota, Helms Motor Co Inc lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 270 of 488 rated Tennessee dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Tennessee 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 Tennessee quotes are verified.
How Tennessee 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 Tennessee
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Tennessee is $694. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 76% of dealers in Tennessee 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.