Best Car Dealers in Tennessee
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 299 of 1372 Tennessee car dealers from 977 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $693.
183 of 299 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 46 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 14, 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 299 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1372 dealers →Parks Motor Sales
Columbia, TN
$318 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesStan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TN
$94 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRoberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$195 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesLakeway Auto
Morristown, TNMorristown, TN
Crystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Maynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TNLivingston, TN
Peppers Toyota
Paris, TNParis, TN
Two Rivers Ford
Mt. Juliet, TNMt. Juliet, TN
Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis
Memphis, TNMemphis, TN
Wallace Imports Johnson City
Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN
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More Dealers in Tennessee
Whites Auto Sales Llc
Vonore, TN
Wholesale Auto Brokers
Chattanooga, TN
Wholesale Auto Inc
Athens, TN
Wholesale Unlimited
Memphis, TN
Williams Auto Sales
Cookeville, TN
Williamson Auto Group
Franklin, TN
Wilson Auto Group
Collierville, TN
Wilson County Chevrolet Buick GMC
Lebanon, TN
Wilson County Motors
Lebanon, TN
Wolfchase Auto Sales
Memphis, TN
Wolfchase Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Bartlett, TN
Wolfchase Hyundai
Memphis, TN
Wolfchase Nissan
Bartlett, TN
Wolff Auto Sales
Clarksville, TN
Wood Motor Company
Madison, TN
Wood Motor Company- Portland
Portland, TN
Worthington Motor Co, Inc
Clinton, TN
Wright's Motor Company
Chattanooga, TN
Wyatt Johnson Volkswagen
Clarksville, TN
Z Motors
Chattanooga, 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 251 rated Tennessee dealers is $693, based on 977 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Tennessee sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Tennessee?
Parks Motor Sales, Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia, Roberts Toyota lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 183 of 299 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.