Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 405 of 1408 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.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1408 dealers →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$179 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$278 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesParks Motor Sales
Columbia, TN
$302 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
427 Garage
Carthage, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
A&R Autos
Piney Flats, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bobby's Classic Cars
Dickson, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bristol Motors
Bristol, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cadillac Of Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cox & Co. Motorcars
Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Global Motorsports
Brentwood, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Golden Circle Chevrolet
Lexington, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Integrity Buick GMC Cadillac
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Integrity Mazda
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jason Lewis Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Sparta, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jones Nissan
Savannah, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Knk Automotive
Erwin, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
L&M Motors
Athens, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Moses & Womac Motors Inc
Athens, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nooga Auto
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Phoenix Auto Sales Llc
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rick Hill Imports
Kingsport, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Roadshow BMW
Memphis, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sai Auto Sales - Used Cars
Johnson City, 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 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.
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 $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.