Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1238 of 4874 Texas car dealers from 6,243 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $198.
604 of 1238 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 225 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
46th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1238 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4874 dealers →BMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesPark Place Motorcars Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 17 verified quotes
See the quotesTexas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesTeam Autoplex
Houston, TXHouston, TX
BMW Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Doggett Honda Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
David Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TXFrisco, TX
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David Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TX · 3 verified quotes
Huffines Kia Mckinney
McKinney, TX · 10 verified quotes
Huffines Hyundai Mckinney
McKinney, TX · 12 verified quotes
Dallas Lease Returns
Farmers Branch, TX · 4 verified quotes
All American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TX · 4 verified quotes
Top Line Auto Inc.
Dallas, TX · 3 verified quotes
Huffines Chevrolet Plano
Plano, TX · 8 verified quotes
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TX · 4 verified quotes
Houston Auto Land
Houston, TX · 5 verified quotes
Parkway Family Mazda
Houston, TX · 11 verified quotes
North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TX · 5 verified quotes
Mcdavid Ford Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · 13 verified quotes
Mac Haik Ford Pasadena
Pasadena, TX · 3 verified quotes
Mcdavid Lincoln
Frisco, TX · 11 verified quotes
Toyota Of Denton
Denton, TX · 31 verified quotes
Five Star Subaru
Grapevine, TX · 6 verified quotes
Hooks Lincoln
Fort Worth, TX · 3 verified quotes
Britain Chevrolet
Greenville, TX · 4 verified quotes
Toyota Of Midland
Midland, TX · 11 verified quotes
Archer Kia
Houston, TX · 3 verified quotes
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Texas doc fee law
Texas sets no hard cap, but documentary fees must be "reasonable" and dealers charging over $225 must give notice to the state. Many Texas dealers cluster near that threshold; a fee far above it is a negotiation signal.
Texas Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Texas?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 1238 rated Texas dealers is $198, based on 6,243 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
BMW Of Tyler, Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth, Texas Toyota Of Grapevine lead the Texas transparency rankings. 604 of 1238 rated Texas dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Texas dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), 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
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Texas
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Texas is $198. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 51% of dealers in Texas charge no mandatory 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 doc fees and minimal add-ons.