Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 397 of 1409 Tennessee car dealers from 1,335 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $680.
255 of 397 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 62 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 15, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Volunteer State
Tennessee's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
9th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 397 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1409 dealers →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$182 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesParks Motor Sales
Columbia, TN
$305 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$281 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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Gallatin Honda
Gallatin, TN · 5 verified quotes
Rocky Top Ford
Sevierville, TN · 5 verified quotes
Gateway Ford Nissan
Greeneville, TN · 4 verified quotes
Landmark Morrow
Chattanooga, TN · 4 verified quotes
Rick Mcgill's Airport Toyota
Alcoa, TN · 4 verified quotes
Rivard-Royall GMC
Memphis, TN · 3 verified quotes
Smith Imports
Memphis, TN · 3 verified quotes
Honda Kingsport
Kingsport, TN · 40 verified quotes
BMW Of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · 12 verified quotes
Cleveland Ford
Cleveland, TN · 12 verified quotes
Helms Motor Co Inc
Lexington, TN · 11 verified quotes
Cumberland Kia
Cookeville, TN · 7 verified quotes
Johnson City Honda
Johnson City, TN · 7 verified quotes
Auto Collection
Murfreesboro, TN · 5 verified quotes
Honda Morristown
Morristown, TN · 5 verified quotes
North Knoxville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Knoxville, TN · 5 verified quotes
Landers Ford North
Ripley, TN · 4 verified quotes
Wallace Nissan Of Kingsport
Kingsport, TN · 4 verified quotes
Lenoir City Ford
Lenoir City, TN · 3 verified quotes
Wyatt Johnson Mazda
Clarksville, TN · 3 verified quotes
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 308 rated Tennessee dealers is $680, based on 1,335 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, Parks Motor Sales, Peppers Toyota lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 255 of 397 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 $680. 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.