Best Car Dealers in Tennessee

As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 405 of 1412 Tennessee car dealers from 1,365 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $677.

264 of 405 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 62 earn a D or F

Data updated Aug 18, 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 405 dealers with verified quotes.

$677
Avg Doc Fee
72%
No Add-ons
82/100
Avg Score
1,365
Verified Quotes

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Serra Cadillac Clarksville

Clarksville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$895doc feeNo add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Sunrise Buick GMC At Wolfchase

Bartlett, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$900doc feeNo add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Sunrise Chevrolet At Collierville

Collierville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$899doc feeNo add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Toyota Of Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$899doc feeNo add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Volvo Cars Of Nashville

Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$895doc feeNo add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Chuck Hutton Nissan

Jackson, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$958doc feeNo add-ons
A
92/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes

Gossett Volkswagen

Memphis, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$895doc feeNo add-ons
A
92/100
Highly transparent
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Tennmotors

Jonesborough, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$750doc feeNo add-ons
A
92/100
Highly transparent
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Gary Force Acura

Brentwood, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$599doc fee$198add-ons
A
91/100
Highly transparent
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Bristol Chevrolet

Bristol, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Ford Of Elizabethton

Elizabethton, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$999doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Graham Motor Company - Luxury Used Car Dealership

Luxury Used Car Dealership, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$299doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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L&L Auto Sales And Service

Sparta, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Newton Nissan Of Gallatin

Gallatin, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Reiselman Ford

Dickson, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Ridley Auto Sales

White Pine, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Ronca Auto Group

Cleveland, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Rto Cars And Sales Group

Chattanooga, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Tennessee Auto Mart

Columbia, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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University Motors

Chattanooga, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes
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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 314 rated Tennessee dealers is $677, based on 1,365 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. 264 of 405 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 $677. 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.