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Best Car Dealerships in Dallas-Fort Worth, Ranked by CarEdge Data

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

We graded 213 dealerships across the Dallas-Fort Worth area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. One of them, Metro Mazda Of Mesquite, is CarEdge Certified. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.

Last updated November 11, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.

What is the best car dealership in Dallas-Fort Worth?

The best car dealership in Dallas-Fort Worth by verified out-the-door price data is Metro Mazda Of Mesquite (Mazda, Mesquite, TX): A grade, 100/100 across 10 quotes from the past year, with $225 in dealer fees, under the TX median of $230.

Close behind:

  1. Toyota Of Denton (Toyota, Denton), A grade, 100/100 across 37 quotes from the past year, with 37 quotes from the past year behind the grade.
  2. David Mcdavid Ford (Ford, Fort Worth), A grade, 100/100 across 25 quotes from the past year, with 25 quotes from the past year behind the grade.

Best for:

  • Most quotes, past year: Toyota Of Denton (Toyota, Denton), 37 quotes from the past year behind its A.

Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.

Full ranking, dealer fees and quoted add-ons for every graded dealer are below.

Best Dealer by Brand in Dallas-Fort Worth

The top-graded dealer for each brand CarEdge ranks in Dallas-Fort Worth. Click a brand for the full ranking.

BrandBest DealerCityGradeScoreQuotes, Past Year
AcuraPark Place AcuraPlanoA9517
AudiAudi PlanoPlanoA9711
BMWBMW Of PlanoPlanoA979
BuickHiley Buick Gmc Of Fort WorthFort WorthA967
CadillacSewell CadillacDallasA9310
ChevroletMoritz ChevroletFort WorthA1004
ChryslerClay Cooley Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM IrvingIrvingA995
DodgeClay Cooley Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM IrvingIrvingA995
FordDavid Mcdavid FordFort WorthA10025
GenesisGenesis Of PlanoPlanoA988
GMCHiley Buick Gmc Of Fort WorthFort WorthA967
HondaDavid Mcdavid Honda Of IrvingIrvingA9816
HyundaiHuffines Hyundai MckinneyMcKinneyA10014
InfinitiSewell InfinitiDallasA966
JeepClay Cooley Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM IrvingIrvingA995
KiaHuffines Kia MckinneyMcKinneyA9917
LexusPark Place Lexus GrapevineGrapevineA9124
MazdaMetro Mazda Of MesquiteMesquiteA10010
Mercedes-BenzPark Place Motorcars Fort WorthFort WorthA9913
NissanTrophy NissanMesquiteA9720
RAMClay Cooley Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM IrvingIrvingA995
SubaruFive Star SubaruGrapevineA9917
ToyotaToyota Of DentonDentonA10037
VolkswagenFamily Volkswagen Of BurlesonBurlesonA988
VolvoCrest Volvo CarsFriscoA9613

CarEdge Certified Dealers in Dallas-Fort Worth

25 dealers in Dallas-Fort Worth are CarEdge Certified. CarEdge Certified is a tier above a letter grade. Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal:

  • All-in out-the-door price up front
  • No surprise add-ons
  • Fast, real answers
  • An honest, no-pressure experience

CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.

Metro Mazda Of Mesquite: CarEdge Certified Mazda dealer in Mesquite

Metro Mazda Of Mesquite in Mesquite, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (100/100 across 10 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See Metro Mazda Of Mesquite’s grade and verified quotes →

Texas Toyota Of Grapevine: CarEdge Certified Toyota dealer in Grapevine

Texas Toyota Of Grapevine in Grapevine, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (99/100 across 25 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See Texas Toyota Of Grapevine’s grade and verified quotes →

Honda Of Fort Worth: CarEdge Certified Honda dealer in Fort Worth

Honda Of Fort Worth in Fort Worth, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (98/100 across 33 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See Honda Of Fort Worth’s grade and verified quotes →

Toyota Of Richardson: CarEdge Certified Toyota dealer in Richardson

Toyota Of Richardson in Richardson, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (98/100 across 8 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $311 — above the TX median of $230

See Toyota Of Richardson’s grade and verified quotes →

Honda Of Denton: CarEdge Certified Honda dealer in Denton

Honda Of Denton in Denton, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (97/100 across 15 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

See Honda Of Denton’s grade and verified quotes →

Trophy Nissan: CarEdge Certified Nissan dealer in Mesquite

Trophy Nissan in Mesquite, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (97/100 across 20 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped Trophy Nissan on September 25, 2026.

  • Dealer fees: $234 — above the TX median of $230

See Trophy Nissan’s grade and verified quotes →

Crest Nissan Of Frisco: CarEdge Certified Nissan dealer in Frisco

Crest Nissan Of Frisco in Frisco, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (96/100 across 16 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped Crest Nissan Of Frisco on September 25, 2026.

  • Dealer fees: $265 — above the TX median of $230

See Crest Nissan Of Frisco’s grade and verified quotes →

Crest Volvo Cars: CarEdge Certified Volvo dealer in Frisco

Crest Volvo Cars in Frisco, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (96/100 across 13 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped Crest Volvo Cars on September 25, 2026.

  • Dealer fees: $235 — above the TX median of $230

See Crest Volvo Cars’s grade and verified quotes →

Vandergriff Hyundai: CarEdge Certified Hyundai dealer in Arlington

Vandergriff Hyundai in Arlington, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (96/100 across 10 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See Vandergriff Hyundai’s grade and verified quotes →

Reliable Chevrolet: CarEdge Certified Chevrolet dealer in Richardson

Reliable Chevrolet in Richardson, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (95/100 across 19 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped Reliable Chevrolet on September 25, 2026.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See Reliable Chevrolet’s grade and verified quotes →

McKinney Buick GMC: CarEdge Certified Buick dealer in McKinney

McKinney Buick GMC in McKinney, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (95/100 across 16 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped McKinney Buick GMC on September 25, 2026.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See McKinney Buick GMC’s grade and verified quotes →

Five Star Ford North Richland Hills: CarEdge Certified Ford dealer in North Richland Hills

Five Star Ford North Richland Hills in North Richland Hills, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (95/100 across 13 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $439 — above the TX median of $230

See Five Star Ford North Richland Hills’s grade and verified quotes →

Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field: CarEdge Certified Lincoln dealer in Dallas

Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field in Dallas, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (95/100 across 13 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field’s grade and verified quotes →

Van Hyundai: CarEdge Certified Hyundai dealer in Carrollton

Van Hyundai in Carrollton, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (95/100 across 5 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See Van Hyundai’s grade and verified quotes →

Family Toyota Of Arlington: CarEdge Certified Toyota dealer in Arlington

Family Toyota Of Arlington in Arlington, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (94/100 across 112 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See Family Toyota Of Arlington’s grade and verified quotes →

Toyota Of Dallas: CarEdge Certified Toyota dealer in Dallas

Toyota Of Dallas in Dallas, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (94/100 across 18 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See Toyota Of Dallas’s grade and verified quotes →

Nissan Of Mckinney: CarEdge Certified Nissan dealer in McKinney

Nissan Of Mckinney in McKinney, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (94/100 across 11 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped Nissan Of Mckinney on September 25, 2026.

  • Dealer fees: $283 — above the TX median of $230

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Prosper Ford: CarEdge Certified Ford dealer in Prosper

Prosper Ford in Prosper, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (93/100 across 17 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped Prosper Ford on September 25, 2026.

  • Dealer fees: $310 — above the TX median of $230

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Town East Ford: CarEdge Certified Ford dealer in Mesquite

Town East Ford in Mesquite, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (93/100 across 10 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped Town East Ford on September 25, 2026.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

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Grapevine Ford: CarEdge Certified Ford dealer in Grapevine

Grapevine Ford in Grapevine, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (92/100 across 14 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $251 — above the TX median of $230

See Grapevine Ford’s grade and verified quotes →

Vanguard Gmc Of Carrollton: CarEdge Certified GMC dealer in Carrollton

Vanguard Gmc Of Carrollton in Carrollton, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (92/100 across 8 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See Vanguard Gmc Of Carrollton’s grade and verified quotes →

Vandergriff Honda: CarEdge Certified Honda dealer in Arlington

Vandergriff Honda in Arlington, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (91/100 across 32 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped Vandergriff Honda on September 25, 2026.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See Vandergriff Honda’s grade and verified quotes →

Planet Ford Dallas Love Field: CarEdge Certified Ford dealer in Dallas

Planet Ford Dallas Love Field in Dallas, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (91/100 across 9 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230

See Planet Ford Dallas Love Field’s grade and verified quotes →

Classic Chevrolet, Inc.: CarEdge Certified Chevrolet dealer in Grapevine

Classic Chevrolet, Inc. in Grapevine, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (90/100 across 23 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped Classic Chevrolet, Inc. on November 3, 2026.

  • Dealer fees: $430 — above the TX median of $230

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Vandergriff Acura: CarEdge Certified Acura dealer in Arlington

Vandergriff Acura in Arlington, TX is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (90/100 across 15 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped Vandergriff Acura on September 25, 2026.

  • Dealer fees: $249 — above the TX median of $230

See Vandergriff Acura’s grade and verified quotes →

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Top 15 Car Dealerships in Dallas-Fort Worth

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

#1 — Metro Mazda Of Mesquite

Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · CarEdge Certified · Mesquite, TX

Metro Mazda Of Mesquite is the top-graded Mazda dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth by verified data (A grade, 100/100, 10 quotes from the past year) and a CarEdge Certified Mazda dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth, one of 25 certified dealers in the metro. It guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience, verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops.

  • Dealer fees: $225 — below the TX median of $230
  • Quotes, past year: 10
  • CarEdge Certified: Yes. Guarantee verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops. What CarEdge Certified means

See full review & verified quotes →

#2 — Toyota Of Denton

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

Toyota Of Denton is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 37 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 37

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#3 — David Mcdavid Ford

Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Fort Worth, TX

David Mcdavid Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 25 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 25

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#4 — David Mcdavid Lincoln

Lincoln · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Frisco, TX

David Mcdavid Lincoln is an A-grade Lincoln dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 14 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 14

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#5 — Huffines Hyundai Mckinney

Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · McKinney, TX

Huffines Hyundai Mckinney is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 14 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 14

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#6 — Moritz Chevrolet

Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Fort Worth, TX

Moritz Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 4

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#7 — Sport City Toyota

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

Sport City Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 4

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#8 — Clay Cooley Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Irving

Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Irving, TX

Clay Cooley Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Irving is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 5 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 5

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#9 — Land Rover Dfw

Land Rover · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Dallas, TX

Land Rover Dfw is an A-grade Land Rover dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 11 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 11

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#10 — Huffines Kia Mckinney

Kia · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · McKinney, TX

Huffines Kia Mckinney is an A-grade Kia dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 17 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 17

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#11 — Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth

Mercedes-Benz · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Fort Worth, TX

Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth is an A-grade Mercedes-Benz dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 13 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 13

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#12 — North Central Ford

Ford · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Richardson, TX

North Central Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 14 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 14

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#13 — Five Star Subaru

Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Grapevine, TX

Five Star Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 17 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 17

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#14 — Moritz Kia Of Fort Worth

Kia · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Fort Worth, TX

Moritz Kia Of Fort Worth is an A-grade Kia dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 13 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 13

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#15 — Huffines Chevrolet Lewisville

Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Lewisville, TX

Huffines Chevrolet Lewisville is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 4 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 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.

Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.

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

  • Fee Transparency (30%) — Are the dealer’s fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
  • Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can’t say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don’t count against them.
  • Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
  • Data Quality (10%) — Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.

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

Dallas-Fort Worth Dealer Rankings by Brand

Shopping a specific brand in Dallas-Fort Worth? These rankings drill into each:

Dallas-Fort Worth Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance

#DealerCityGradeScoreDealer FeesQuoted Add-onsQuotes, Past Year
1Metro Mazda Of Mesquite (CarEdge Certified)MesquiteA100$225—10
2Toyota Of DentonDentonA100——37
3David Mcdavid FordFort WorthA100——25
4David Mcdavid LincolnFriscoA100——14
5Huffines Hyundai MckinneyMcKinneyA100——14
6Moritz ChevroletFort WorthA100——4
7Sport City ToyotaDallasA100——4
8Clay Cooley Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM IrvingIrvingA99——5
9Land Rover DfwDallasA99——11
10Huffines Kia MckinneyMcKinneyA99——17
11Park Place Motorcars Fort WorthFort WorthA99——13
12North Central FordRichardsonA99——14
13Five Star SubaruGrapevineA99——17
14Moritz Kia Of Fort WorthFort WorthA99——13
15Huffines Chevrolet LewisvilleLewisvilleA99——4

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 advertised price. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the advertised number.
  4. Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, dealer fees, quoted add-ons and advertised price 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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