Tennessee Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Tennessee? We analyzed 773 verified OTD quotes from 219 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Tennessee's average doc fee is $760 — $360 above the national average.
Tennessee Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Tennessee
The most transparent dealers in Tennessee based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Roberts Toyota of Columbia, Tn | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #2 | Nissan of Paris | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #4 | Lakeway Auto | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Maynord Auto Sales, Llc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Stan Mcnabb of Columbia | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #7 | Wallace Ford of Kingsport | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Johnson City | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Express Dyersburg Chevrolet GMC | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Johnson City Ford | A 100/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Tennessee
These Tennessee dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $760.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast | $1,295 | 14 |
| 2 | Golden Circle Ford | $999 | 7 |
| 3 | Mt. Juliet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $998 | 4 |
| 4 | Mt. Juliet Chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram | $998 | 3 |
| 5 | Hyundai of Columbia | $997 | 6 |
| 6 | Cars 4 U Llc | $997 | 4 |
| 7 | Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables | $995 | 11 |
| 8 | Sunrise at Collierville | $900 | 5 |
| 9 | Toyota of Cool Springs | $899 | 5 |
| 10 | Franklin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $899 | 9 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Tennessee
These Tennessee dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast | F 40.9/100 | $1,295 | 14 |
| Cars 4 U Llc | F 57.1/100 | $997 | 4 |
| Roberts Toyota | D 64.8/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Twincity Nissan | D 69.6/100 | $0 | 5 |
| BMW MINI of Nashville | C 70.9/100 | $799 | 6 |
| Ford of Murfreesboro | C 71.3/100 | $899 | 14 |
| Carsmart.net | C 73.4/100 | $600 | 3 |
| Chuck Hutton Chevrolet | C 74/100 | $449 | 6 |
| Lexus of Knoxville | C 74.5/100 | $0 | 12 |
| Mt. Juliet Chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram | C 74.9/100 | $998 | 3 |
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