Tennessee Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Tennessee? We analyzed 755 verified OTD quotes from 209 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Tennessee's average doc fee is $727 — $327 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 | Stan Mcnabb Cadillac Of Columbia | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #2 | Andrews Cadillac Brentwood | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Parks Motor Sales | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #4 | Peppers Toyota | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #5 | Crystal Auto Sales Inc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Lakeway Auto | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Express Dyersburg Chevrolet GMC | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #8 | Johnson City Ford | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Roberts Toyota | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #10 | Honda Kingsport | A 100/100 | 8 |
Highest Doc Fees in Tennessee
These Tennessee dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $727.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis Of Cool Springs | $1,386 | 3 |
| 2 | Golden Circle Ford Lincoln Inc. | $999 | 3 |
| 3 | Carlock Auto Group | $999 | 7 |
| 4 | Golden Circle Ford | $999 | 9 |
| 5 | Mt. Juliet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $998 | 6 |
| 6 | Hyundai of Columbia | $997 | 14 |
| 7 | Cars 4 U LLC | $997 | 4 |
| 8 | Gallatin FORD | $995 | 5 |
| 9 | Sunrise Chevrolet Buick GMC At Collierville | $900 | 6 |
| 10 | Mercedes-Benz of Collierville | $899 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars 4 U LLC | F 56.1/100 | $997 | 4 |
| BMW MINI of Nashville | D 69.9/100 | $799 | 6 |
| FORD of Murfreesboro | C 70.3/100 | $899 | 14 |
| Twin City Nissan | C 73.2/100 | $0 | 5 |
| CarSmart.net | C 73.4/100 | $600 | 3 |
| Chuck Hutton Chevrolet | C 74/100 | $449 | 6 |
| Subaru of Gallatin | C 75.3/100 | $0 | 3 |
| KIA of Chattanooga | C 76.7/100 | $799 | 3 |
| Genesis Of Cool Springs | C 76.9/100 | $1,386 | 3 |
| Toyota Knoxville | C 76.9/100 | $898 | 6 |
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