Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 527 of 1460 Tennessee car dealers from 1,531 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $692.
294 of 527 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 136 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Volunteer State
Tennessee's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
11th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 527 dealers with verified quotes.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Tennessee
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
- A100/1002026
Lakeway Auto Sales
Morristown, TN
4 verified quotes$687doc feeNo add-ons - A97/1002026
Honda Kingsport
Kingsport, TN
32 verified quotes$799doc feeNo add-ons - A94/1002026
Dobbs Brothers Chevrolet
Bartlett, TN
9 verified quotes$899doc feeNo add-ons
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1460 dealers →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$194 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$293 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesGary Force Acura
Brentwood, TN
$93 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus of Nashville
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Two Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TNMt. Juliet, TN
Wallace Ford of Kingsport
Kingsport, TNKingsport, TN
Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis
Memphis, TNMemphis, TN
Stan Mcnabb Cadillac of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Wallace Imports Johnson City
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
Crystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Grayson Subaru
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mid-Tenn Ford
Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Morrison, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Walker Chevrolet
Franklin, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rusty Wallace Kia
Louisville, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Harper Auto Square
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Heritage Automotive Center GMC
Lawrenceburg, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gossett Kia South
Memphis, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Harper Infiniti
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Parkside Auto
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Carlock Volkswagen of North Nashville
Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Audi Chattanooga / Village Volkswagen Chattanooga
Madisonville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rocky Top Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Kodak, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Columbia CDJR
Columbia, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Victory Ineos Grenadier
Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Audi Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Village Volkswagen of Chattanooga Vw
Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auto House
La Vergne, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Benton Nissan of Columbia
Columbia, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Jim Keras Buick GMC
Memphis, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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 October 2026, the average documentation fee at 405 rated Tennessee dealers is $692, based on 1,531 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, Gary Force Acura lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 294 of 527 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 $692. 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.