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 →Bayer Auto Group
Comanche, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesFive Star Subaru
Grapevine, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesHouston Auto Land
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
Lithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TXOdessa, TX
Hooks Lincoln
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Al Willeford Chevrolet
Portland, TXPortland, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Of Georgetown
Georgetown, TXGeorgetown, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Central
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Britain Chevrolet
Greenville, TXGreenville, TX
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Covert Cadillac Bee Cave
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Austin, TX
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Austin, TX
Covert Ford Of Hutto
Hutto, TX
Covert Lincoln Austin
Austin, TX
Cow Boys Auto Sales Llc
Garland, TX
Cowboy's Automotive
Houston, TX
Cowboys Auto Ranch
Fort Worth, TX
Craig's Classics
Fort Worth, TX
Craigs Auto Sales
Granbury, TX
Crank Auto Repair & Sales
Austin, TX
Credit Auto
Lumberton, TX
Credit Builders Auto
Texarkana, TX
Credit Choice Motors
Sherman, TX
Crenwelge CDJR Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, TX
Crenwelge CDJR Kerrville
Kerrville, TX
Crenwelge GMC Kerrville
Kerrville, TX
Crest Auto Sales
Hudson Oaks, TX
Cross Motor Sales
Sulphur Springs, TX
Cross Pointe Auto
Amarillo, 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 1002 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?
Bayer Auto Group, Five Star Subaru, Houston Auto Land 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.