Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1320 of 4893 Texas car dealers from 6,620 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
655 of 1320 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 232 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 1320 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4893 dealers →Land Rover Dfw
Dallas, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 22 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Audi Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
Lost Pines Toyota
Bastrop, TXBastrop, TX
Chastang Ford
Houston, TXHouston, TX
South Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Austin, TXAustin, TX
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Dmb Auto Empire
Arlington, TX
Dme Auto Sales And Services
Dallas, TX
Dn Motor Cars
Houston, TX
Dna Autohaus Llc
Round Rock, TX
Doctor Cars Llc
Houston, TX
Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX
Doggett Ford Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX
Doggett Nissan
Beaumont, TX
Doggett Toyota Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX
Doksa Autos
Odessa, TX
Don Auto World
Houston, TX
Don David's Truck & Car Center
Houston, TX
Don Davis Buick GMC
Lake Jackson, TX
Don Davis Chevrolet Buick Gmc- El Campo
El Campo, TX
Don Davis Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Lake Jackson, TX
Don Davis Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM El Campo
El Campo, TX
Don Davis Hyundai
Lake Jackson, TX
Don Herring Irving Mitsubishi
Irving, TX
Don Herring Mitsubishi
Plano, TX
Don Herring North Mitsubishi
Plano, 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 1009 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,620 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Land Rover Dfw, David Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco, Lexus Of Austin lead the Texas transparency rankings. 655 of 1320 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.