Best Car Dealers in Tennessee

As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 404 of 1412 Tennessee car dealers from 1,364 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $679.

263 of 404 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 60 earn a D or F

Data updated Aug 17, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Volunteer State

Tennessee's dealer grade: B

82/100 average transparency score

9th highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 404 dealers with verified quotes.

$679
Avg Doc Fee
72%
No Add-ons
82/100
Avg Score
1,364
Verified Quotes

Browse Dealers by Brand in Tennessee

Look up any dealer’s transparency grade

Search 19,000+ dealers by name, brand, city, or zip.

More Dealers in Tennessee

Summer Automart

Memphis, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$299doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Chattanooga Auto Square

Chattanooga, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$795doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes

Cars Unlimited Inc

Lebanon, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$299doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Chaveros Auto Sales Llc

Cleveland, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$495doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

T Heaven Motors

Mt. Juliet, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$399doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Tim Short Mitsubishi

Clarksville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$795doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

University Motors, Inc

Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$699doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Cumberland Toyota

Cookeville, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes

Friendship Hyundai

Johnson City, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes

Wilson County Hyundai

Lebanon, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$796doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes

Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Jackson, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Chevrolet·Buick·Gmc·Cadillac Of Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$798doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

City Auto Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$795doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Fayetteville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Fayetteville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$798doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Friendship Hyundai Of Johnson City

Johnson City, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Greenway Kia Of Rivergate

Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Jason Lewis Automotive

Sparta, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$798doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Johnson City Mazda

Johnson City, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

MINI Of Nashville

Brentwood, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Mountain View Nissan Of Cleveland

McDonald, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote
PreviousPage 12 of 71Next

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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 313 rated Tennessee dealers is $679, based on 1,364 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, Parks Motor Sales lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 263 of 404 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.

Tips for Buying a Car in Tennessee

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Tennessee is $679. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 72% 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.