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Texas Autos Direct

Mesquite, TX·4 verified quotes*

Oct 4, 2025Oct 5, 2025· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 94.5/100
Doc Fee
$225

TX caps at $225

Add-on Rate
100%of quotes

Avg $400 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

3 negotiable
0d91d182d273d364d$7k$55k$103k$152k$200kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
87
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average ($232)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $400 when present
  • Fees average 4.6% above listing (~$1,610 on a $35k vehicle) — typical

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$232
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 vehicle transaction4 individual quotes

2018 Mazda CX-5

Used4 quotes
$18,300
$225doc fee$400add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
dealer prep - dealer prepavg $400
4 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Texas Autos Direct's doc fee?

Texas Autos Direct charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $176. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Texas Autos Direct add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Texas Autos Direct does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Texas Autos Direct a good dealer?

Texas Autos Direct has a transparency score of 94.5/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

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Tips for Texas Autos Direct

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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