Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 526 of 1395 Tennessee car dealers from 1,548 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $689.
292 of 526 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 138 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 20, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Volunteer State
Tennessee's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
11th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 526 dealers with verified quotes.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Tennessee
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
- A100/1002026
Lakeway Auto Sales
Morristown, TN
5 verified quotes$687doc feeNo add-ons - A97/1002026
Honda Kingsport
Kingsport, TN
32 verified quotes$799doc feeNo add-ons - A94/1002026
Dobbs Brothers Chevrolet
Bartlett, TN
9 verified quotes$899doc feeNo add-ons
The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1395 dealers →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$191 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$290 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesGary Force Acura
Brentwood, TN
$90 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus of Nashville
Nashville, TNNashville, 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
Lakeway Auto Sales
CertifiedMorristown, TNMorristown, TN
Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis
Memphis, TNMemphis, TN
Stan Mcnabb Cadillac of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Serra Chevrolet Buick GMC of Nashville
Nashville, TN
Sevierville Import & Truck Center
Sevierville, TN
Sexton Automotive of Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN
Shanes Lakeside Auto Sales LLC
Hendersonville, TN
Sharp Motor Company Inc.
Pulaski, TN
Shelby Auto Sales Co
Shelbyville, TN
Skyrocket Motorsports
Nashville, TN
Smith Motor Company
Murfreesboro, TN
Smith's Cars
Elizabethton, TN
Smoky Mountain Traders
Maryville, TN
Smyrna Auto Sales
Smyrna, TN
Solomon Autos
Knoxville, TN
Sonny's Place Auto Sales
Mason, TN
Sos LLC
Lebanon, TN
Southeast Wholesale and Finance
Knoxville, TN
Southern Auto Exchange
Smyrna, TN
Southern Automotive Group Inc
Pulaski, TN
Southern Used Cars
Clinton, TN
Southway Bostelman Automotive Group
Columbia, TN
Specialty Auto Sales
Dickson, 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 October 2026, the average documentation fee at 403 rated Tennessee dealers is $689, based on 1,548 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Tennessee sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Tennessee?
Roberts Toyota, Peppers Toyota, Gary Force Acura lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 292 of 526 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: 77% 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.