Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 287 of 1366 Tennessee car dealers from 954 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $690.
176 of 287 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 41 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 9, 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 287 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1366 dealers →Peppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$291 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRoberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$192 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesMaynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TN
$292 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesStan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Parks Motor Sales
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Lakeway Auto
Morristown, TNMorristown, TN
Crystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Two Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TNMt. Juliet, TN
Wallace Ford Of Kingsport
Kingsport, TNKingsport, TN
Express Dyersburg Chevrolet GMC
Dyersburg, TNDyersburg, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Moto Now Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Motor Mile Motors
Bristol, TN
Motor Mile Motors South
Johnson City, TN
Motorcars Of Nashville
Mt. Juliet, TN
Moulton Motors
Nashville, TN
Mountaineer Motors, Llc
Johnson City, TN
Mpg Automotive
Clarksville, TN
Mr. Cool Collision Center & Sales
Knoxville, TN
Mr. D's Automotive
Piney Flats, TN
Mt Moriah Auto Sales
Memphis, TN
Mtn View
Chattanooga, TN
Mtn. View Chevrolet
Chattanooga, TN
Mtn. View Lincoln
Chattanooga, TN
Murfree Motors
Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro Auto Center
Murfreesboro, TN
Murrey Chevrolet GMC
Pulaski, TN
Music City Auto Sale N Service
Nashville, TN
Music City Mitsubishi
Nashville, TN
Mvp Motors
Cookeville, TN
My Way 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 244 rated Tennessee dealers is $690, based on 954 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Tennessee sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Tennessee?
Peppers Toyota, Roberts Toyota, Maynord Auto Sales, Llc lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 176 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 $690. 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.