Best Car Dealers Near Franklin, TN
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 14 of 24 car dealers near Franklin, TN from 108 quotes from the past year. The median rated dealer here charges $899 in total dealer fees.
Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 14 dealers with quotes from the past year.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Franklin
Nelson Mazda Cool Springs
Franklin, TN
$68 above the TN median
No quoted add-ons · 24 quotes, past year
See the quotesNissan of Cool Springs
Franklin, TN
$70 above the TN median
Quoted add-ons on 18% · 17 quotes, past year
See the quotesToyota of Cool Springs
Franklin, TN
$166 above the TN median
No quoted add-ons · 8 quotes, past year
See the quotesFranklin Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Franklin, TNFranklin, TN
Lincoln of Franklin
Franklin, TNFranklin, TN
Hyundai of Cool Springs
Franklin, TNFranklin, TN
Volkswagen of Cool Springs
Franklin, TNFranklin, TN
Ford of Franklin
Franklin, TNFranklin, TN
Walker Chevrolet
Franklin, TNFranklin, TN
Genesis of Cool Springs
Franklin, TNFranklin, TN
Tips for Buying a Car in TN
- Know the dealer fees: The median TN dealer charges $829 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
- Good news on add-ons: 76% of quotes from the past year near Franklin have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.
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Car Dealers Near Franklin FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Franklin, TN?
Nelson Mazda Cool Springs (Franklin, TN) is the highest-graded dealer near Franklin on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 97/100, based on 24 quotes from the past year.
What do dealers near Franklin charge in dealer fees?
As of November 2026, the median rated dealer near Franklin, TN charges $899 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, compared with a TN median of $829, based on 108 quotes from the past year.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Franklin?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most — fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the TN median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Franklin are verified.