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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Jack O'diamonds Lincoln
Tyler, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
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Tomball, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
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Alvin, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Granger Chevrolet
Orange, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
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Seguin, TX · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Doggett Toyota of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
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Austin, TX · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Tesla
Dallas, TX · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Carthage Ford
Carthage, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Chaparral Pre-Owned
Lytle, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Direct Car Company
Houston, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Northside Honda
San Antonio, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Triple Crown Ford
Stephenville, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
West Point Lincoln
Houston, TX · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Dallas Direct Auto
Irving, TX · 7 quotes, past year
Community Honda
Baytown, TX · 12 quotes, past year
Zt Automotive
Houston, TX · 5 quotes, past year
Hiline Motors
Plano, TX · 7 quotes, past year
Covert Buick GMC West, Inc.
Austin, TX · 8 quotes, past year
Frisco Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Frisco, TX · 3 quotes, past year
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.