Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 525 of 1459 Tennessee car dealers from 1,508 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $693.
292 of 525 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 138 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 15, 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 525 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
3 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 1459 dealers →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$195 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$294 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesGary Force Acura
Brentwood, TN
$94 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
Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis
Memphis, TNMemphis, TN
Stan Mcnabb Cadillac of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Wallace Ford of Kingsport
Kingsport, TNKingsport, 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
Honda Morristown
Morristown, TN · 4 verified quotes
Murfreesboro Hyundai
Murfreesboro, TN · 4 verified quotes
Gateway Ford Nissan
Greeneville, TN · 3 verified quotes
Lenoir City Ford
Lenoir City, TN · 3 verified quotes
Long
Chattanooga, TN · 3 verified quotes
Mtn View Nissan of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · 3 verified quotes
Nick Mayer Chevrolet of Dickson
Dickson, TN · 3 verified quotes
North Knoxville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Knoxville, TN · 3 verified quotes
Wyatt Johnson Mazda
Clarksville, TN · 3 verified quotes
Parkside Kia
Knoxville, TN · 12 verified quotes
Johnson City Honda
Johnson City, TN · 7 verified quotes
Land Rover Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · 7 verified quotes
Landers Ford
Collierville, TN · 5 verified quotes
Autonation Honda 385
Memphis, TN · 4 verified quotes
Landers Ford North
Covington, TN · 4 verified quotes
John Roberts Toyota
Manchester, TN · 8 verified quotes
Auto Collection
Murfreesboro, TN · 7 verified quotes
Wyatt Johnson Toyota
Clarksville, TN · 6 verified quotes
Johnson City Mazda
Johnson City, TN · 5 verified quotes
Harper Acura
Knoxville, TN · 4 verified quotes
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 402 rated Tennessee dealers is $693, based on 1,508 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. 292 of 525 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 $693. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 77% 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.