Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 295 of 1371 Tennessee car dealers from 969 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $692.
179 of 295 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 45 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 12, 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 295 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1371 dealers →Crystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TN
$442 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRoberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$194 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesParks Motor Sales
Columbia, TN
$317 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TNParis, TN
Maynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TNLivingston, TN
Lakeway Auto
Morristown, TNMorristown, TN
Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Two Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TNMt. Juliet, TN
Wallace Imports Johnson City
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
Johnson City Ford
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Pereze Garage
Chattanooga, TN
Phoenix Auto Sales Llc
Chattanooga, TN
Pioneer Auto Sales Llc
Cleveland, TN
Platinum Motors Llc
Shelbyville, TN
Pleasant View Car Sales
Pleasant View, TN
Polestar Nashville
Franklin, TN
Polestar Nashville
Nashville, TN
Porsche Of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
Premier Auto Group
Murfreesboro, TN
Prestige Cars Inc
Chattanooga, TN
Prime Automotive
Lawrenceburg, TN
Prime Motors Llc
Sevierville, TN
Primm's Automotive & Sales
Nashville, TN
Pro Auto Sales
Afton, TN
Procar Llc
Portland, TN
Pyramid Used Cars Inc
Memphis, TN
Q.R. Auto Sales
Memphis, TN
Quality Auto Sales
Oliver Springs, TN
Quality Body Shop And Auto Sales, Llc
Nashville, TN
Quality Cars
Nashville, 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 248 rated Tennessee dealers is $692, based on 969 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Tennessee sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Tennessee?
Crystal Auto Sales Inc, Roberts Toyota, Parks Motor Sales lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 179 of 295 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 $692. 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.