Tennessee Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Tennessee? We analyzed 566 verified OTD quotes from 190 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Tennessee's benchmark doc fee is $499 — $272 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 | 5 |
| #2 | Maynord Auto Sales, Llc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Stan Mcnabb Of Columbia | A 97.5/100 | 4 |
| #4 | Audi Knoxville | A 95.1/100 | 13 |
| #5 | Norcross Volvo Mazda Memphis | A 94.7/100 | 4 |
| #6 | Mtn. View Ford Lincoln | A 94.7/100 | 4 |
| #7 | Gateway Ford Nissan | A 94.4/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Nelson Mazda (cool Springs) | A 94.3/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Sai Nashville Motors, Llc Dba Porsche Of Nashville | A 94.2/100 | 4 |
| #10 | BMW Of Chattanooga | A 94.2/100 | 9 |
Highest Doc Fees in Tennessee
These Tennessee dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $499.
| # | 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 | 3 |
| 4 | Cars 4 U Llc | $997 | 4 |
| 5 | Landmark Honda | $995 | 4 |
| 6 | Gallatin Ford | $995 | 3 |
| 7 | Mercedes-Benz Of Coral Gables | $995 | 11 |
| 8 | Toyota Of Cool Springs | $899 | 4 |
| 9 | Franklin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $899 | 6 |
| 10 | Ford Lincoln Of Franklin | $899 | 13 |
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 36.3/100 | $1,295 | 14 |
| Cars 4 U Llc | F 52.5/100 | $997 | 4 |
| Mt. Juliet Chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram | D 62.3/100 | $998 | 3 |
| BMW MINI Of Nashville | D 63.1/100 | $799 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz Of Collierville | D 63.7/100 | $899 | 3 |
| Toyota Knoxville | D 67/100 | $898 | 6 |
| Ford Of Murfreesboro | D 67.2/100 | $899 | 13 |
| Beaman Toyota | D 67.4/100 | $797 | 16 |
| Twincity Nissan | D 69.6/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Nick Mayer Dickson | D 69.7/100 | $799 | 3 |
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