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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Toyota Of Kingsport
Kingsport, TN · 3 verified quotes
Nelson Mazda
Murfreesboro, TN · 39 verified quotes
Chuck Hutton Toyota
Memphis, TN · 20 verified quotes
Music City Autoplex
Nashville, TN · 10 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Collierville
Collierville, TN · 8 verified quotes
Twin City Buick GMC
Alcoa, TN · 7 verified quotes
Sunrise Chevrolet Buick GMC At Collierville
Collierville, TN · 6 verified quotes
Corner Auto Sales
Shelbyville, TN · 3 verified quotes
Jim Keras Chevrolet
Memphis, TN · 3 verified quotes
Long
Chattanooga, TN · 3 verified quotes
Victory Nissan Of Nashville
Nashville, TN · 3 verified quotes
Nelson Mazda (Cool Springs)
Franklin, TN · 26 verified quotes
Nashville Toyota North
Nashville, TN · 16 verified quotes
Twin City Hyundai
Alcoa, TN · 10 verified quotes
Audi Nashville
Brentwood, TN · 9 verified quotes
Franklin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Franklin, TN · 9 verified quotes
Friendship Hyundai Of Bristol
Bristol, TN · 9 verified quotes
Lexus Of Kingsport
Kingsport, TN · 6 verified quotes
Newton Nissan South
Shelbyville, TN · 5 verified quotes
Hyundai Of Cool Springs
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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.