Best Car Dealers Near Athens, TX

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 2 of 7 car dealers near Athens, TX from 2 quotes from the past year. The median rated dealer here charges $377 in total dealer fees.

Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 2 dealers with quotes from the past year.

$377
Median Dealer Fees
TX median: $230
50%
No Quoted Add-ons
83/100
Avg Score
2
Quotes, Past Year

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Tips for Buying a Car in TX

  • Know the dealer fees: The median TX dealer charges $230 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
  • Good news on add-ons: 50% of quotes from the past year near Athens 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.

Car Dealers Near Athens FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Athens, TX?

Elder Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep (Athens, TX) is the highest-graded dealer near Athens on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 91/100, based on 1 quote from the past year.

What do dealers near Athens charge in dealer fees?

As of November 2026, the median rated dealer near Athens, TX charges $377 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, compared with a TX median of $230, based on 2 quotes from the past year.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Athens?

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 TX median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Athens are verified.