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.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1412 dealers →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$181 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$280 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesParks Motor Sales
Columbia, TN
$304 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesStan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Stinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Newport, TNNewport, TN
Crystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Lakeway Auto
Bristol, TNBristol, TN
Lexus Of Nashville
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Maynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TNLivingston, TN
Vehicles Nashville
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Summer Automart
Memphis, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chattanooga Auto Square
Chattanooga, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cars Unlimited Inc
Lebanon, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chaveros Auto Sales Llc
Cleveland, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
T Heaven Motors
Mt. Juliet, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tim Short Mitsubishi
Clarksville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
University Motors, Inc
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cumberland Toyota
Cookeville, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Friendship Hyundai
Johnson City, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Wilson County Hyundai
Lebanon, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Jackson, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chevrolet·Buick·Gmc·Cadillac Of Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
City Auto Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Fayetteville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Fayetteville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Friendship Hyundai Of Johnson City
Johnson City, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Greenway Kia Of Rivergate
Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jason Lewis Automotive
Sparta, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Johnson City Mazda
Johnson City, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
MINI Of Nashville
Brentwood, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mountain View Nissan Of Cleveland
McDonald, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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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.
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 $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.