Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1312 of 4893 Texas car dealers from 6,586 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
650 of 1312 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 228 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 18, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1312 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4893 dealers →Gunn Nissan
San Antonio, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesFred Haas Toyota Country
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesGene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesGilchrist Chevrolet
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Five Star Subaru
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Speed Motors Llc
Arlington, TXArlington, TX
Herb Easley Motors
Wichita Falls, TXWichita Falls, TX
David Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TXFrisco, TX
David Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Claudio Autosales Llc
Odessa, TX
Clay Cooley
Sherman, TX
Clay Cooley Auto Group
Irving, TX
Clay Cooley Chevrolet Of Irving
Irving, TX
Clay Cooley Mitsubishi Of Arlington
Arlington, TX
Clay Cooley Nissan Of Irving
Irving, TX
Clay Cooley Volkswagen Of Park Cities
Dallas, TX
Clay Cooley Volkswagen Of Richardson
Richardson, TX
Clb Sportscars
Houston, TX
Clear Lake Auto World
League City, TX
Clear Lake Infiniti
Houston, TX
Click Cars Motors Llc
Dallas, TX
Clifton Chevrolet
Corrigan, TX
Cmc Auto Group
Waco, TX
Cns Auto Sales
Carrollton, TX
Coast To Coast Motors
Houston, TX
Coastal Bend CDJR of Beeville
Beeville, TX
Coastal Bend Ford
Beeville, TX
Coastline Motors
Corpus Christi, TX
Cobians Auto Sales
Socorro, TX
Dealers by City in Texas
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 1003 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,586 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Gunn Nissan, Fred Haas Toyota Country, Gene Messer Hyundai lead the Texas transparency rankings. 650 of 1312 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 $234. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 52% 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.