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Best Car Dealerships in Tyler, Ranked by CarEdge Data

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Zach Shefska
Published Updated 10 min read

This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Tyler metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.

We graded 15 dealerships across the Tyler area; below are the 15 most transparent by score.

Last updated November 4, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.

What is the best car dealership in Tyler?

The best car dealership in Tyler by verified out-the-door price data is Toyota Of Longview (Toyota, Longview, TX): A grade, 100/100 across 14 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.

Close behind:

  1. Bmw Of Tyler (BMW, Tyler), A grade, 100/100 across 6 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
  2. Palestine Toyota (Toyota, Palestine), A grade, 100/100 across 5 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.

Best for:

  • Lowest doc fee: Palestine Toyota (Toyota, Palestine), $150, against the TX average of $226.
  • No dealer add-ons: Toyota Of Longview (Toyota, Longview), none in any of its 14 verified quotes.
  • Selling price under the listing: All Star Ford Kilgore (Ford, Kilgore), quotes average 5.3% below the advertised price.
  • Most verified quotes: Peltier Kia Tyler (Kia, Tyler), 15 verified quotes behind its A.

Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.

Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.

Top 15 Car Dealerships in Tyler

Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.

#1 — Toyota Of Longview

Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Longview, TX

Toyota Of Longview is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 14 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $225 — below the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 14

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#2 — Bmw Of Tyler

BMW · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Tyler, TX

Bmw Of Tyler is an A-grade BMW dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $225 — below the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 0.6% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 6

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#3 — Palestine Toyota

Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Palestine, TX

Palestine Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $150 — well below the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 0.5% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 5

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#4 — Stanley Ford Gilmer

Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Gilmer, TX

Stanley Ford Gilmer is an A-grade Ford dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $225 — below the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 0.9% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 5

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#5 — All Star Ford Kilgore

Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Kilgore, TX

All Star Ford Kilgore is an A-grade Ford dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $170 — well below the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 5.3% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 4

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#6 — Elder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Cedar Creek

Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Gun Barrel City, TX

Elder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Cedar Creek is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $225 — below the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 1.2% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 4

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#7 — Texas Country Ford

Ford · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Winnsboro, TX

Texas Country Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 4 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $225 — below the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $50
  • Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 4

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#8 — Peltier Subaru

Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Tyler, TX

Peltier Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 93/100 across 5 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $155 — well below the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $639
  • Listing accuracy: 1.7% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 5

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#9 — Peltier Kia Tyler

Kia · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Tyler, TX

Peltier Kia Tyler is an A-grade Kia dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 92/100 across 15 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $219 — below the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: 27% of quotes, avg $1,010
  • Listing accuracy: 2.9% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 15

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#10 — Peters Chevrolet Buick

Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Longview, TX

Peters Chevrolet Buick is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 92/100 across 6 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $225 — below the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 1.5% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 6

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#11 — Gorman Mccracken Mazda

Mazda · Grade: B · Score: 84/100 · Longview, TX

Gorman Mccracken Mazda is a B-grade Mazda dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 84/100 across 7 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $225 — below the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: 57% of quotes, avg $1,126
  • Listing accuracy: 2.4% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 7

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#12 — Classic Toyota

Toyota · Grade: C · Score: 71/100 · Tyler, TX

Classic Toyota is a C-grade Toyota dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 71/100 across 13 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $924 — well above the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: 8% of quotes, avg $31
  • Listing accuracy: 1.6% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 13

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#13 — Peltier Nissan

Nissan · Grade: D · Score: 69/100 · Tyler, TX

Peltier Nissan is a D-grade Nissan dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 69/100 across 5 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $155 — well below the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 14.8% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 5

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#14 — Peltier Kia Longview

Kia · Grade: D · Score: 65/100 · Longview, TX

Peltier Kia Longview is a D-grade Kia dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 65/100 across 9 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $268 — above the TX average of $226
  • Add-ons: 11% of quotes, avg $388
  • Listing accuracy: 20.4% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 9

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#15 — Velocity Mazda

Mazda · Grade: D · Score: 60/100 · Tyler, TX

Velocity Mazda is a D-grade Mazda dealer in Tyler on verified out-the-door data — 60/100 across 4 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: Not available
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 0.9% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 4

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About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index

Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.

Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:

  • Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
  • Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
  • Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
  • Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.

Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).

Tyler Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance

#DealerCityGradeScoreDoc FeeAdd-OnsQuotes
1Toyota Of LongviewLongviewA100$225$014
2Bmw Of TylerTylerA100$225$06
3Palestine ToyotaPalestineA100$150$05
4Stanley Ford GilmerGilmerA100$225$05
5All Star Ford KilgoreKilgoreA100$170$04
6Elder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Cedar CreekGun Barrel CityA100$225$04
7Texas Country FordWinnsboroA96$225$504
8Peltier SubaruTylerA93$155$6395
9Peltier Kia TylerTylerA92$219$1,01015
10Peters Chevrolet BuickLongviewA92$225$06
11Gorman Mccracken MazdaLongviewB84$225$1,1267
12Classic ToyotaTylerC71$924$3113
13Peltier NissanTylerD69$155$05
14Peltier Kia LongviewLongviewD65$268$3889
15Velocity MazdaTylerD60—$04

How to Use This Data When You Shop

  1. Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
  2. Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
  3. Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
  4. Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.

Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.

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