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 8, 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 →Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TN
$50 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesParks Motor Sales
Columbia, TN
$274 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
Maynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TNLivingston, TN
Crystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Lakeway Auto
Morristown, TNMorristown, TN
Two Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TNMt. Juliet, TN
Johnson City Ford
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
Wallace Imports Johnson City
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
King Automotive
Ashland City, TN
King Kustoms
Kodak, TN
King Sport Cars And Auto Repair, Inc
Nashville, TN
King Sport Cars Inc
Nashville, TN
King Sport Cars, Inc
Nashville, TN
Km Auto Sales
Gallatin, TN
Knox Auto House
Knoxville, TN
Knox Drives Inc
Knoxville, TN
Knox Max Motors Llc
Knoxville, TN
Knoxville Auto Sales
Knoxville, TN
Knoxville Wholesale
Knoxville, TN
Kwc Auto Center Llc
Jackson, TN
L.M. Smart Auto Sales
Nashville, TN
L&l Auto Sales And Service
Sparta, TN
L&m Motors
Athens, TN
Lake City Motors Llc
Paris, TN
Lakeway Auto Sales
Bristol, TN
Lalo's Auto Sales
La Vergne, TN
Land Rover Bluff City
Memphis, TN
Land Rover Chattanooga
Chattanooga, 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?
Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia, Parks Motor Sales, 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.