Best Car Dealers Near Knoxville, TN

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 50 of 115 car dealers near Knoxville, TN from 169 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $635.

Data updated Oct 3, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 50 dealers with verified quotes.

$635
Avg Doc Fee
TN avg: $697
62%
No Add-ons
71/100
Avg Score
169
Verified Quotes

Browse Dealers by Brand in Knoxville

All Car Dealers Near Knoxville

Apex Knox Auto

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$299doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Beaty Chevrolet

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$700doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Clayton Motors Inc.

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$489doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Clayton Volvo

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$489doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Graham Motor Company

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$598doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Kings Motors Co

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$349doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Metro Motors LLC

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$399doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Metro Motors, LLC

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$400doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Moto Now Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$189doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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National Auto Warehouse

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$199doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Rice Buick GMC

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Usi Motors Inc.

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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North Knoxville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Knoxville, TN · 3 verified quotes

$797doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Parkside Kia

Knoxville, TN · 12 verified quotes

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
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Land Rover Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · 7 verified quotes

$795doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
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Harper Acura

Knoxville, TN · 4 verified quotes

$699doc fee$275add-ons
A
95/100
Highly transparent
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Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · 8 verified quotes

$795doc fee$99add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Rusty Wallace Honda

Knoxville, TN · 3 verified quotes

$899doc feeNo add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Rusty Wallace Nissan

Knoxville, TN · 7 verified quotes

$899doc fee$56add-ons
A
91/100
Highly transparent
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Mazda of Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · 20 verified quotes

$699doc fee$105add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Tips for Buying a Car in TN

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in TN is $697. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 62% of dealers near Knoxville 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.

Car Dealers Near Knoxville FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Knoxville, TN?

Apex Knox Auto (Knoxville, TN) is the highest-graded dealer near Knoxville on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Knoxville charge?

As of October 2026, rated dealers near Knoxville, TN charge an average documentation fee of $635, compared to a TN state average of $697 — based on 169 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Knoxville?

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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Knoxville are verified.