Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 291 of 1370 Tennessee car dealers from 961 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $689.
177 of 291 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 43 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 10, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Volunteer State
Tennessee's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
9th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 291 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1370 dealers →Peppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$290 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesStan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TN
$90 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesCrystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TN
$439 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRoberts Toyota
Columbia, TNColumbia, 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
Andrews Cadillac Brentwood
Brentwood, TNBrentwood, TN
Wallace Imports Johnson City
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
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Nextgen Auto Inc
Smithville, TN
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Mt. Juliet, TN
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Dickson, TN
Nick Mayer Chevrolet Buick GMC
Dickson, TN
Nissan Of Chattanooga East
Chattanooga, TN
Nissan Of Cookeville
Cookeville, TN
Nissan of Dyersburg
Dyersburg, TN
Nissan Of Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
No Worries Automotive Group
Memphis, TN
Nooga Auto
Chattanooga, TN
Norcross Mazda Of Memphis
Memphis, TN
North Lake Bargain Center
Gallatin, TN
North Star Motor Cars
Tullahoma, TN
Oak Ridge Nissan
Oak Ridge, TN
Ole Ben Diesel
Knoxville, TN
Ole Ben Franklin Motors Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Ole Ben Franklin Motors Of Alcoa
Alcoa, TN
One Stop Auto Repair & Body
Nashville, TN
Orange Auto Sales Corp.
Knoxville, TN
Orion Auto Sales Llc
Powell, 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 246 rated Tennessee dealers is $689, based on 961 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, Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia, Crystal Auto Sales Inc lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 177 of 291 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 $689. 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.