Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 521 of 1373 Tennessee car dealers from 1,539 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $690.
289 of 521 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 136 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 20, 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 521 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
5 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 1373 dealers →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$192 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$291 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesGary Force Acura
Brentwood, TN
$91 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
Wallace Ford of Kingsport
Kingsport, TNKingsport, TN
Wallace Imports Johnson City
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
Lakeway Auto Sales
CertifiedMorristown, TNMorristown, TN
Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis
Memphis, TNMemphis, TN
Stan Mcnabb Cadillac of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Jones GMC
Savannah, TN
Jp Auto Centers LLC
Cleveland, TN
Jr's Auto Sales
Memphis, TN
Jsm Auto Sales
Knoxville, TN
Just Auto & Leasing
Knoxville, TN
K & J Auto Sales
Morristown, TN
K1 Auto Sales and Service
Nashville, TN
Karns Motor Company
Knoxville, TN
Kc Motor Company
Chattanooga, TN
Keen Classic Cars Inc
Clarksville, TN
Kellam Premium Auto LLC
Lenoir City, TN
Kennith Wessner Automotive
Shelbyville, TN
Kenton Chevrolet
Kenton, TN
Kerwin's Volunteer Motors
Bristol, TN
Kia of Johnson City
Johnson City, TN
King Automotive
Ashland City, TN
King Kustoms
Kodak, TN
King Sport Cars Inc
Nashville, TN
Klm Auto LLC
Seymour, TN
Km Auto Sales
Gallatin, TN
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 400 rated Tennessee dealers is $690, based on 1,539 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. 289 of 521 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 $690. 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.