Best Car Dealers Near Knoxville, TN

As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 36 of 110 car dealers near Knoxville, TN from 148 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $630.

Data updated Aug 10, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 36 dealers with verified quotes.

$630
Avg Doc Fee
TN avg: $678
42%
No Add-ons
73/100
Avg Score
148
Verified Quotes

Browse Dealers by Brand in Knoxville

All Car Dealers Near Knoxville

Clayton Motors Inc.

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$489doc 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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Graham Motor Company

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$598doc 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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Rice Buick-Gmc, Inc.

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Audi Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · 13 verified quotes

$699doc fee$85add-ons
A
97.2/100
Highly transparent
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Mazda Of Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · 11 verified quotes

$699doc fee$64add-ons
A
96.8/100
Highly transparent
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North Knoxville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Knoxville, TN · 5 verified quotes

$797doc feeNo add-ons
A
96.4/100
Highly transparent
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Land Rover Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · 13 verified quotes

$550doc fee$115add-ons
A
95.5/100
Highly transparent
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Parkside Kia

Knoxville, TN · 10 verified quotes

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
95.4/100
Highly transparent
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Harper Acura

Knoxville, TN · 5 verified quotes

$699doc fee$220add-ons
A
93.8/100
Highly transparent
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Rusty Wallace Hyundai

Knoxville, TN · 9 verified quotes

$744doc fee$498add-ons
A
90.9/100
Highly transparent
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Cadillac Of Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Rusty Wallace Honda

Knoxville, TN · 3 verified quotes

$899doc fee$498add-ons
B
85.9/100
Above average
See 3 verified quotes

Lexus Of Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · 19 verified quotes

$142doc fee$742add-ons
B
82.8/100
Above average
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Autos And More Inc

Knoxville, TN · 3 verified quotes

$595doc feeNo add-ons
B
82.7/100
Above average
See 3 verified quotes

MINI Of Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · 6 verified quotes

$498doc fee$341add-ons
B
82.1/100
Above average
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Grayson

Knoxville, TN · 5 verified quotes

$499doc fee$409add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Grayson Hyundai

Knoxville, TN · 5 verified quotes

$499doc fee$369add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Metro Motors

Knoxville, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$399doc fee$129add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
See 1 verified quote
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Tips for Buying a Car in TN

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in TN is $678. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 42% 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?

Clayton Motors Inc. (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 August 2026, rated dealers near Knoxville, TN charge an average documentation fee of $630, compared to a TN state average of $678 — based on 148 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.