Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 289 of 1366 Tennessee car dealers from 955 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $690.
177 of 289 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 42 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 289 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1366 dealers →Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TN
$91 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers 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 quotesCrystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Parks Motor Sales
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Lakeway Auto
Morristown, TNMorristown, TN
Maynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TNLivingston, TN
Two Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TNMt. Juliet, TN
Wallace Ford Of Kingsport
Kingsport, TNKingsport, TN
Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis
Memphis, TNMemphis, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Nash Auto Sales & Repair
Smyrna, TN
Nashville Auto Gallery Inc.
Nashville, TN
Nashville Auto Sales
Nashville, TN
Nashville Autosport
Brentwood, TN
Nashville Speed Shop
Nashville, TN
National Auto Sales
Murfreesboro, TN
National Auto Warehouse
Knoxville, TN
National Choice Auto
Knoxville, TN
Nelson Auto Sales
Troy, TN
Nelson Mazda Cool Springs
Franklin, TN
Nelson Mazda Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
Newton Chevrolet GMC
Shelbyville, TN
Newton Ford South
Shelbyville, TN
Newton Motor Company
Hendersonville, TN
Next Ride Auto Sales
Lebanon, TN
Next Ride Motors
Nashville, TN
Nextgen Auto Inc
Smithville, TN
Nextgen Motors Inc
Mt. Juliet, TN
Nick Mayer Buick GMC Of Dickson
Dickson, TN
Nick Mayer Chevrolet Buick GMC
Dickson, 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 245 rated Tennessee dealers is $690, based on 955 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, Peppers Toyota, Roberts Toyota lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 177 of 289 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.