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Tennessee Dealer Fee Report

How transparent are car dealers in Tennessee? We analyzed 1,524 verified OTD quotes from 444 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.

As of September 2026, the average doc fee at 339 rated Tennessee dealers is $673, $269 above the national average, based on 1,524 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

Data updated Sep 5, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Volunteer State

Tennessee's dealer grade: B

82/100 average transparency score

10th highest doc fees in the U.S.

444
Dealers
1,524
Quotes
82/100
Avg Score
$673
Avg Doc Fee
national avg: $404
75%
No Add-ons
$200
Avg Add-ons
(when present)

Key Findings

  • Tennessee has the 10th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $673.
  • 303 of 444 rated Tennessee dealers earned an A for transparency; 63 earned a D or F.
  • Lexus Of Nashville in Nashville is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
  • Verified doc fees in Tennessee range from $36 to $1,494Golden Circle Ford Lincoln charges the most.
  • The most common dealer add-on in Tennessee is accessories, appearing on 39% of itemized quotes at an average of $922.

Tennessee Dealer Grade Distribution

68%
A303
11%
B51
6%
C27
3%
D12
11%
F51

Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Tennessee

The most transparent dealers in Tennessee, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).

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Highest Doc Fees in Tennessee

These Tennessee dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $673.

Lowest-Rated Dealers in Tennessee

These Tennessee dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.

DealerGradeDoc FeeQuotes
Audi Knoxville
F
54/100
$69919
Cars 4 U Llc
F
55/100
$9974
Ford Of Murfreesboro
D
69/100
$89915
Benton Nissan Of Columbia
D
69/100
$9996
Kia Of Chattanooga
C
74/100
$7995
Chuck Hutton Chevrolet
C
74/100
$013
Carsmart.Net
C
74/100
$6003
Ted Russell Ford Lincoln
C
75/100
$7956
Toyota Of Knoxville
C
76/100
$8987
Rusty Wallace Hyundai
C
76/100
$91015

Most Common Add-ons in Tennessee

The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Tennessee, based on itemized OTD quotes.

1
accessoriesavg $922
131 quotes
2
theft protectionavg $504
69 quotes
3
protection planavg $1,084
44 quotes
4
paint protectionavg $1,215
34 quotes
5
window tintavg $482
20 quotes
6
ceramic tintavg $320
10 quotes
7
protection packageavg $1,007
10 quotes
8
optional key planavg $287
5 quotes
9
wwlavg $315
4 quotes
10
vin etchavg $384
4 quotes

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Tennessee Dealer Fee FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Tennessee?

As of September 2026, the average documentation fee in Tennessee is $673, based on 1,524 verified out-the-door quotes from 339 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $269 above the $404 national average.

Which Tennessee dealers charge the highest doc fees?

Golden Circle Ford Lincoln charges the highest verified doc fee in Tennessee at $999. Doc fees across the state range from $36 to $1,494.

Who is the most transparent car dealer in Tennessee?

Lexus Of Nashville in Nashville is the highest-rated dealer in Tennessee with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 3 verified quotes.

Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Tennessee?

Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Tennessee dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 303 of 444 rated Tennessee dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.