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 13, 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 →Maynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TN
$294 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLakeway Auto
Morristown, TN
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesCrystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TN
$442 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRoberts Toyota
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Peppers Toyota
Paris, TNParis, TN
Parks Motor Sales
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Two Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TNMt. Juliet, TN
Johnson City Ford
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
Wallace Ford Of Kingsport
Kingsport, TNKingsport, TN
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Ron's Auto Sales (dba Select Automotive)
Mt. Juliet, TN
Ronca Auto Group
Cleveland, TN
Rose Auto Sales
Dickson, TN
Rp Auto Sales And Repairs Llc
Nashville, TN
Rpm Auto Group Inc
Murfreesboro, TN
Rpm Motors
Nashville, TN
Rto Cars And Sales Group
Chattanooga, TN
Ruby Auto Llc
Gallatin, TN
Rumbles
Bristol, TN
Russell Barnett Automotive Family
Tullahoma, TN
Russell Barnett CDJR
Decherd, TN
Russell Barnett Chevrolet GMC
Winchester, TN
Russell Barnett Ford
Winchester, TN
Russell Barnett Ford Of Tullahoma
Tullahoma, TN
Russell Barnett Kia
Tullahoma, TN
Rusty Wallace Chevrolet
Clinton, 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?
Maynord Auto Sales, Llc, Lakeway Auto, Crystal Auto Sales Inc 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.