Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 296 of 1370 Tennessee car dealers from 967 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $693.
180 of 296 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 46 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 296 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1370 dealers →Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TN
$94 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$294 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesLakeway Auto
Morristown, TN
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMaynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TNLivingston, TN
Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Parks Motor Sales
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Crystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Two Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TNMt. Juliet, TN
Express Dyersburg Chevrolet GMC
Dyersburg, TNDyersburg, TN
Johnson City Ford
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Sevierville Auto Brokers
Sevierville, TN
Sevierville Import Center
Pigeon Forge, TN
Sexton Automotive Of Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN
Shanes Lakeside Auto Sales
Hendersonville, TN
Sharp Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Pulaski, TN
Sharp Truck Sales
Lebanon, TN
Shelby Auto Sales Co
Shelbyville, TN
Shwan Auto Sales, Inc
Nashville, TN
Skyrocket Motorsports
Nashville, TN
Smith Motor Company
Murfreesboro, TN
Smith's Cars
Elizabethton, TN
Smoky Mountain 4x4's
Townsend, TN
Smoky Mountain Traders
Maryville, TN
Smyrna Auto Group
Smyrna, TN
Smyrna Auto Sales
Smyrna, TN
Solomon Autos
Knoxville, TN
Sonny's Place Auto Sales
Mason, TN
Sos Llc
Lebanon, TN
South Holston Motors Llc
Bristol, TN
Southeast Wholesale And Finance
Knoxville, 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 $693, based on 967 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, Lakeway Auto lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 180 of 296 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 $693. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 69% 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.