Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 287 of 1365 Tennessee car dealers from 950 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $649.
177 of 287 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 42 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
7th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 287 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1365 dealers →Maynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TN
$251 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesCrystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TN
$399 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLakeway Auto
Morristown, TN
$38 above the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesParks Motor Sales
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Peppers Toyota
Paris, TNParis, TN
Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Two Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TNMt. Juliet, TN
Wallace Imports Johnson City
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
Andrews Cadillac Brentwood
Brentwood, TNBrentwood, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Millsaps Auto Sales
Jackson, TN
Mina's Auto Sales
Nashville, TN
Miracle Motors
Manchester, TN
Mitchell Motor Company
Nashville, TN
Mmr Auto Sales
Mosheim, TN
Mobilityworks Chattanooga Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN
Mobilityworks Madison Tennessee
Nashville, TN
Mobilityworks Nashville Tennessee
La Vergne, TN
Mobyzone Auto Llc
Nashville, TN
Modern Automotive Group Llc
Lafayette, TN
Monarch Showroom - Franklin, Tn
Franklin, TN
Monroe Auto's, Llc
Parsons, TN
Moody's Automotive
Jamestown, TN
Morelock Motors Inc
Maryville, TN
Morristown Auto Sales
Morristown, TN
Morristown Chevrolet
Morristown, TN
Morristown Nissan
Morristown, TN
Morrow's Auto Body And Sales, Llc
Memphis, TN
Moses & Womac Motors Inc
Athens, TN
Moss Motor Co
South Pittsburg, 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 287 rated Tennessee dealers is $649, based on 950 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Tennessee sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Tennessee?
Maynord Auto Sales, Llc, Crystal Auto Sales Inc, Lakeway Auto lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 177 of 287 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.