Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 1,764 of 4,677 Texas car dealers from 9,040 quotes from the past year. The median Texas dealer charges $230 in total dealer fees.
1,177 of 1,764 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 69 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: A
91/100 average transparency score
6th lowest median dealer fees in the U.S.
Based on 1,764 dealers with quotes from the past year.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Texas
CarEdge Certified dealers earned an A on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, graded from real out-the-door quotes.
- A100/1002026
Metro Mazda of Mesquite
Mesquite, TX
10 quotes, past year$225dealer feesNo quoted add-ons$5 below the Texas median
- A100/1002026
Joe Myers Kia
Houston, TX
4 quotes, past year$225dealer feesNo quoted add-ons$5 below the Texas median
- A100/1002026
Capitol Chevrolet
Austin, TX
3 quotes, past year$225dealer feesNo quoted add-ons$5 below the Texas median
- A99/1002026
Texas Toyota of Grapevine
Grapevine, TX
25 quotes, past year$225dealer feesNo quoted add-ons$5 below the Texas median
- A99/1002026
Mac Haik Chevrolet
Houston, TX
14 quotes, past year$235dealer feesNo quoted add-ons$5 above the Texas median
- A99/1002026
James Wood Hyundai
Decatur, TX
13 quotes, past year$260dealer feesNo quoted add-ons$30 above the Texas median
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
See all 39 certified dealers →Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4,677 dealers →Toyota of Denton
Denton, TX
$5 below the Texas median
No quoted add-ons · 37 quotes, past year
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TX
$5 below the Texas median
No quoted add-ons · 25 quotes, past year
See the quotesLexus of Austin
Austin, TX
$5 below the Texas median
No quoted add-ons · 21 quotes, past year
See the quotesHuffines Kia Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
David Mcdavid Lincoln
Frisco, TXFrisco, TX
Huffines Hyundai Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
North Central Ford
Richardson, TXRichardson, TX
Northwest Hyundai
Jersey Village, TXJersey Village, TX
Toyota of Longview
Longview, TXLongview, TX
Genesis of Nw San Antonio
Boerne, TXBoerne, TX
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Beaumont, TX
Classical Gas Enterprises
Mansfield, TX
Claudio Autosales LLC
Odessa, TX
Clay Cooley Genesis of Mesquite
Mesquite, TX
Clay Cooley Volkswagen of Lewisville
Lewisville, TX
Clb Sportscars
Houston, TX
Clear Lake Auto World
League City, TX
Click Cars Motors LLC
Dallas, TX
Clifton Chevrolet
Corrigan, TX
Cmc Auto Group
Waco, TX
Cmc Enterprises
Brownsboro, TX
Coast To Coast – Houston North Freeway
Houston, TX
Coastal Bend Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Beeville, TX
Coastal Bend Ford
Beeville, TX
Cobians Auto Sales
Socorro, TX
Cobra Auto Sales LLC
San Juan, TX
Coincidence Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Coleman Motors
New Boston, TX
Texas doc fee law
Texas law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $225. A doc fee above that level on a Texas quote is worth challenging before you sign. The cap doesn't affect the grade: CarEdge compares each dealer's total dealer fees with the Texas median ($230).
Texas Dealer FAQ
What are median dealer fees in Texas?
As of November 2026, the median Texas dealer charges $230 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, based on quotes from the past year. CarEdge grades Fee Transparency against this median. Texas law caps the doc fee itself at approximately $225.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Toyota of Denton, David Mcdavid Ford and Lexus of Austin lead the Texas transparency rankings. 1,177 of 1,764 rated Texas dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.
How are Texas dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most: fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the Texas median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Texas quotes are verified.
How Texas compares to its neighbors
Median dealer fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Texas
- Know the dealer fees: The median Texas dealer charges $230 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
- Good news on add-ons: 69% of Texas quotes from the past year have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.