Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 298 of 1371 Tennessee car dealers from 975 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $692.
182 of 298 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 298 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1371 dealers →Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TN
$93 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$293 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesMaynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TN
$294 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLakeway Auto
Morristown, TNMorristown, 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
Andrews Cadillac Brentwood
Brentwood, TNBrentwood, TN
Express Dyersburg Chevrolet GMC
Dyersburg, TNDyersburg, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
South Holston Motors Llc
Bristol, TN
Southeast Wholesale And Finance
Knoxville, TN
Southern Auto Exchange
Smyrna, TN
Southern Car Emporium
Knoxville, TN
Southern Used Cars
Clinton, TN
Southway Auto Sales
Columbia, TN
Sparta Customs
Moscow, TN
Specialty Auto Sales
Dickson, TN
Specialty Cars
Gray, TN
Specialty Motors Llc
Lebanon, TN
Speedway Motors
Murfreesboro, TN
Stan Mcnabb Automotive
Tullahoma, TN
Stan Mcnabb Buick GMC
Tullahoma, TN
Stan Mcnabb CDJR
Tullahoma, TN
Stan Mcnabb Chevrolet
Columbia, TN
Stan Mcnabb Chevrolet Buick GMC
Tullahoma, TN
Star Auto Inc.
Murfreesboro, TN
Star Motors
Centerville, TN
Stargate Auto Sales Llc
Murfreesboro, TN
Stars Auto Finance
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 250 rated Tennessee dealers is $692, based on 975 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, Maynord Auto Sales, Llc lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 182 of 298 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.