Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 292 of 1370 Tennessee car dealers from 963 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $689.
177 of 292 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 44 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 11, 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 292 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 quotesParks Motor Sales
Columbia, TN
$314 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesMaynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TNLivingston, TN
Lakeway Auto
Morristown, TNMorristown, TN
Crystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TNColumbia, 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
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Overdrive Usa
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Nashville, TN
Paniagua Automotive
East Ridge, TN
Park Place Motors
Crossville, TN
Parker Auto Sales
Knoxville, TN
Parkside Auto
Knoxville, TN
Parkway Auto Sales
Bristol, TN
Parkway Auto Sales, Inc
Morristown, TN
Pates Auto Group
Medina, TN
Payless Auto Of Tullahoma
Tullahoma, TN
Payless Auto Sales Ii
Nashville, TN
Payne Chevrolet
Springfield, TN
Peck Daniel Auto Sales
Memphis, TN
Pegrams Auto Sales, Inc
Nashville, TN
Peppers Automotive Group
McKenzie, TN
Peppers Automotive Group, INC.
Paris, TN
Peppers Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Paris, TN
Pereze Garage
Chattanooga, TN
Phoenix Auto Sales Llc
Chattanooga, 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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 246 rated Tennessee dealers is $689, based on 963 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, Parks Motor Sales lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 177 of 292 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.