Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 1894 of 5109 Texas car dealers from 8,433 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $241.
891 of 1894 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 508 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
46th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1894 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 5109 dealers →Toyota Of Denton
Denton, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 30 verified quotes
See the quotesPark Place Motorcars Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 20 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 19 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
David Mcdavid Lincoln
Frisco, TXFrisco, TX
Gay Family Kia
Dickinson, TXDickinson, TX
Toyota Of Longview
Longview, TXLongview, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Bayer Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Hamilton, TX
Bayer Ford
Comanche, TX
Bayou City Cars
Houston, TX
Bayway Auto Group
Houston, TX
Bc Auto Sales Llc
Austin, TX
Beam Auto Sales Llc
Lubbock, TX
Beaton's Auto Sales
Amarillo, TX
Beauchamp Motors
Amarillo, TX
Bel Motors Llc
Austin, TX
Bellas Automotive Llc
Garland, TX
Bellfort Kar Care
Houston, TX
Bells Auto Sales
Austin, TX
Bemer Motor Cars
Houston, TX
Benbrook Motors
Fort Worth, TX
Bencomo Motors
El Paso, TX
Benham Auto Inc
Lubbock, TX
Benitez Auto Group
Dallas, TX
Bennett Motor Werks
Dallas, TX
Benny Boyd Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove, TX
Benny Boyd Lampasas Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Lampasas, 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 1464 rated Texas dealers is $241, based on 8,433 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, Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth, Lexus Of Austin lead the Texas transparency rankings. 891 of 1894 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.