Best Car Dealers in Tennessee

As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 399 of 1409 Tennessee car dealers from 1,345 verified out-the-door quotes. Tennessee's average doc fee is $680.

257 of 399 rated Tennessee dealers earn an A · 61 earn a D or F

Data updated Aug 16, 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 399 dealers with verified quotes.

$680
Avg Doc Fee
72%
No Add-ons
81/100
Avg Score
1,345
Verified Quotes

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Lexus Of Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN · 3 verified quotes

$1,550doc fee$1,219add-ons
F
59/100
Buyer beware
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MINI Of Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · 8 verified quotes

$498doc fee$267add-ons
F
57/100
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Cars 4 U Llc

Knoxville, TN · 4 verified quotes

$997doc fee$1,247add-ons
F
55/100
Buyer beware
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Horne Kia

Gilbert, TN · 3 verified quotes

$899doc fee$30,799add-ons
F
52/100
Buyer beware
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Carlen Chevrolet

Cookeville, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$679doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes

Chattanooga Cars 4 U

Chattanooga, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$99doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Kabul Auto Sales & Repair Llc

Lebanon, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$175doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Nissan Of Paris

Paris, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$489doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Rusty Wallace Hyundai Morristown

Morristown, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$536doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Tennessee Used Cars

Shelbyville, TN · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$299doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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109 Auto Sales

Portland, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$75doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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1886 Automotive

Lebanon, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$599doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

231 Auto Sales & Repair Inc

Bell Buckle, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$199doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

American Motors Of Jackson

Jackson, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Auto Central

Murfreesboro, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$299doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Auto Union Inc.

Lebanon, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$295doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Car And Truck Center

Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$299doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Car Depot Llc

Chattanooga, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$98doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Chantz Scott Kia

Kingsport, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$599doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Clayton Motors Inc.

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$489doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote
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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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 310 rated Tennessee dealers is $680, based on 1,345 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, Parks Motor Sales lead the Tennessee transparency rankings. 257 of 399 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.

Tips for Buying a Car in Tennessee

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Tennessee is $680. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 72% 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.