Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 1,764 of 4,690 Texas car dealers from 8,963 quotes from the past year. The median Texas dealer charges $230 in total dealer fees.
1,173 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
90/100 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
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
- 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
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 4,690 dealers →Toyota of Denton
Denton, TX
37 quotes, past year
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TX
25 quotes, past year
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Lincoln
Frisco, TX
14 quotes, past year
See the quotesHuffines Hyundai Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Metro Mazda of Mesquite
CertifiedMesquite, TXMesquite, TX
Chastang Ford
Houston, TXHouston, TX
World Car Mazda New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TXNew Braunfels, TX
Classic Honda Galveston
Galveston, TXGalveston, TX
European Motors Inc
Plano, TXPlano, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Emerald Auto Group
Houston, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Quality Auto Group
San Antonio, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Golden Gate Motors
McKinney, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Arbil Motors Inc
Arlington, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Klement Ford of Muenster
Muenster, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Art's Sales & Service
San Antonio, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Auto Gallery of Mckinney
McKinney, TX · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Ward Motor Co
Amarillo, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Cantu Chevrolet
Freer, TX · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Us Empire Motors LLC
Lewisville, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Automania LLC
Dallas, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Vsa Motorcars
Cypress, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Barron's Auto Gatesville
Gatesville, TX · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Update Auto LLC
Houston, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Donalson GMC
Silsbee, TX · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Donalson Chevrolet
Silsbee, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Netters Company
Midlothian, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Texan Motors
Houston, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Armor Auto Sales
Austin, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
San Marcos Auto Center
San Marcos, TX · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
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 David Mcdavid Lincoln lead the Texas transparency rankings. 1,173 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: 64% 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.