Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 1892 of 5110 Texas car dealers from 8,403 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $241.
896 of 1892 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 501 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 24, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
77/100 average transparency score
47th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1892 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 5110 dealers →Toyota Of Denton
Denton, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 30 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 20 verified quotes
See the quotesPark Place Motorcars Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 20 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Texas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Cleo Bay Subaru
Killeen, TXKilleen, TX
Gay Family Kia
Dickinson, TXDickinson, TX
Toyota Of Longview
Longview, TXLongview, TX
Allen Samuels Chry Dodge Jeep
Waco, TXWaco, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Autoworks Auto Sales
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Autoworld GMC
Mineral Wells, TX
Autoworldtx
Duncanville, TX
Autoxsell
Copperas Cove, TX
Av Auto Sales Inc
Anthony, TX
Avalos Automobile #2
Corpus Christi, TX
Avantgarde Usa Llc
Katy, TX
Avenue Auto Group
Dallas, TX
Avila's Auto Center
San Antonio, TX
Aviles Auto Sales
Austin, TX
Avis Car Sales Houston South
Houston, TX
Aw Autoway
Del Valle, TX
Awan Motors
Dallas, TX
Awesome Cars Llc
Austin, TX
AWS Auto LLC
Terrell, TX
Axled Motors
Hitchcock, TX
Axm Auto Sales Llc
Mcallen, TX
Az Auto Sale
Houston, TX
Az Cars
Houston, TX
Aztec Autoplex
Beeville, 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 1467 rated Texas dealers is $241, based on 8,403 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. 896 of 1892 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 $241. 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.