Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1226 of 4885 Texas car dealers from 6,193 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $228.
597 of 1226 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 222 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
47th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1226 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4885 dealers →Toyota Of Denton
Denton, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 31 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Waco
Waco, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesSouth Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTop Line Auto Inc.
Dallas, TXDallas, TX
Porsche Dallas
Dallas, TXDallas, TX
Toyota Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
Porsche Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Speed Motors Llc
Arlington, TXArlington, TX
Texas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Moritz Kia Of Hurst
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
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Toyota Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX · 3 verified quotes
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Lubbock, TX · 6 verified quotes
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Houston, TX · 4 verified quotes
Sterling Subaru
Bryan, TX · 4 verified quotes
Stewart Toyota
Corsicana, TX · 3 verified quotes
Parkway Family Mazda
Houston, TX · 11 verified quotes
Universal Toyota
San Antonio, TX · 14 verified quotes
Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · 17 verified quotes
Usa Car Expo
Houston, TX · 4 verified quotes
Roger Beasley Mazda Central
Austin, TX · 15 verified quotes
Roger Beasley Mazda Of Georgetown
Georgetown, TX · 3 verified quotes
Roger Beasley Mazda South
Austin, TX · 11 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Mckinney
Mckinney, TX · 6 verified quotes
Palestine Toyota
Palestine, TX · 7 verified quotes
North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TX · 5 verified quotes
Volkswagen Cypress
Houston, TX · 4 verified quotes
David Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TX · 8 verified quotes
David Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, 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 1226 rated Texas dealers is $228, based on 6,193 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Toyota Of Denton, Mercedes-Benz Of Waco, South Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram lead the Texas transparency rankings. 597 of 1226 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 $228. 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.