Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 285 of 1367 Tennessee car dealers from 948 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $649.
177 of 285 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 40 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 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 285 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1367 dealers →Crystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TN
$399 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesStan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TN
$50 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$250 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRoberts Toyota
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Parks Motor Sales
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Maynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TNLivingston, TN
Lakeway Auto
Morristown, TNMorristown, TN
Two Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TNMt. Juliet, TN
Express Dyersburg Chevrolet GMC
Dyersburg, TNDyersburg, TN
Johnson City Ford
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Jason Lewis Chevrolet
Livingston, TN
Jason Lewis Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Sparta, TN
Jason Lewis' Dayton Supercenter
Dayton, TN
Jason's Auto Sales
Elizabethton, TN
Jcp Auto Mundo Llc
Goodlettsville, TN
Jeds Auto Vendue
Powell, TN
Jenkins & Wynne Lincoln
Clarksville, TN
Jenkins And Wynne Ford
Clarksville, TN
Jenkins And Wynne Honda
Clarksville, TN
Jerry Ward Autoplex
Dyersburg, TN
Jerry Ward Autoplex
Union City, TN
Jim Keras Chevrolet
Memphis, TN
Jim Keras Nissan
Memphis, TN
Joe Mahan Ford
Paris, TN
Joelton Motors, Inc
Nashville, TN
John Roberts Nissan
Manchester, TN
Johnson City Mazda
Johnson City, TN
Johnson City Nissan
Johnson City, TN
Johnsons Automotive Group
La Vergne, TN
Jones Chevrolet Humboldt
Humboldt, TN
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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 285 rated Tennessee dealers is $649, based on 948 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Tennessee sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Tennessee?
Crystal Auto Sales Inc, Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia, Peppers Toyota lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 177 of 285 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 $649. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 68% 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.