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 $650.
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 →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$152 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesLakeway Auto
Morristown, TN
$37 above the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesStan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TN
$51 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesCrystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Maynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TNLivingston, TN
Peppers Toyota
Paris, TNParis, TN
Parks Motor Sales
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Two Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TNMt. Juliet, TN
Andrews Cadillac Brentwood
Brentwood, TNBrentwood, TN
Johnson City Ford
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Madison Corporate Sales Llc
Shelbyville, TN
Magic Ride Auto Sales
Elizabethton, TN
Major Automotive Group Llc
Baxter, TN
Market Street Motors
Johnson City, TN
Marlar Auto Mart
Oneida, TN
Mars Auto Sales & Repair
Bell Buckle, TN
Marshal Mize Ford
Chattanooga, TN
Martin Motor Company
Martin, TN
Martin Powersports
Martin, TN
Marty's Auto Sales
Lenoir City, TN
Maryville Auto Sales
Maryville, TN
Maserati Nashville
Brentwood, TN
Master Cars Inc
Nashville, TN
Max Drive Motors
La Vergne, TN
Maynord Auto Sales Llc
Livingston, TN
Mbofmc
Nashville, TN
Mc Auto Mart Llc
Nashville, TN
Mcmanus Auto Sales
Knoxville, TN
Mcminn Motors Inc
Athens, TN
Mega Motors Llc
Nashville, 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 $650, 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?
Roberts Toyota, Lakeway Auto, Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia 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 $650. 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.