Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 1875 of 5150 Texas car dealers from 10,588 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $226.
1114 of 1875 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 253 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 23, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
47th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1875 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 5150 dealers →Toyota Of Denton
Denton, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 45 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 33 verified quotes
See the quotesPark Place Motorcars Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 29 verified quotes
See the quotesCleo Bay Subaru
Killeen, TXKilleen, TX
David Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Autonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Nyle Maxwell CDJR Of Killeen
Killeen, TXKilleen, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Central
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Texas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Apg Automotive Professional Group
Denton, TX
Appel Ford Brenham
Brenham, TX
Apple Automobile Sale Llc
Dallas, TX
Apple Motor Co.
Houston, TX
Apple Sport Chevrolet
Marlin, TX
Approved Automotive Llc
San Antonio, TX
Ar1 Auto Group
San Antonio, TX
Aransas Auto Sales
Big Sandy, TX
Aransas Auto Sales Llc
Big Sandy, TX
Aransas Autoplex GMC
Aransas Pass, TX
Arbil Motors Inc
Arlington, TX
Arc Auto Group
San Antonio, TX
Arcadia Park Motorsports Llc
Dallas, TX
Arena Motors
Houston, TX
Arg River Motors
Houston, TX
Ari Motors
Houston, TX
Aria Affordable Cars Llc
Arlington, TX
Ariana Motors Dallas Llc
Garland, TX
Arklatex Auto
Texarkana, TX
Army Guy Cars
San Antonio, TX
Texas doc fee law
Texas law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $225. A doc fee above that level on a Texas quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Texas Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Texas?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 1372 rated Texas dealers is $226, based on 10,588 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Texas doc fees at approximately $225.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Toyota Of Denton, Lexus Of Austin, Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth lead the Texas transparency rankings. 1114 of 1875 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 $226. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 59% 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.