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.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1409 dealers →Roberts Toyota
Columbia, TN
$182 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesPeppers Toyota
Paris, TN
$281 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesParks Motor Sales
Columbia, TN
$305 below the Tennessee average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesStan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia
Columbia, TNColumbia, TN
Stinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Newport, TNNewport, TN
Crystal Auto Sales Inc
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Lakeway Auto
Bristol, TNBristol, TN
Lexus Of Nashville
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
Maynord Auto Sales, Llc
Livingston, TNLivingston, TN
Vehicles Nashville
Nashville, TNNashville, TN
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Clayton Volvo
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Harriman, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Murfreesboro, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Murfreesboro, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Shelbyville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Murfreesboro, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Cookeville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
G & H Select Auto Sales
Gallatin, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Global Auto Sales And Service Llc
Nashville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Graham Motor Company
Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gupton Motors Inc.
Springfield, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hilltop Motors Sales & Service
South Pittsburg, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hub City Auto
Jackson, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hybrid And Electric Cars For Sale In Franklin
Franklin, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jacky Jones Ford Of Sweetwater
Sweetwater, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jerry Ward Autoplex
Union City, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Humboldt, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kings Motors Co
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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.
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 $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.