Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1317 of 4893 Texas car dealers from 6,630 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
655 of 1317 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 230 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 19, 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 1317 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4893 dealers →Huffines Chevrolet Plano
Plano, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesHuffines Kia Mckinney
McKinney, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesHuffines Hyundai Mckinney
McKinney, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesPalestine Toyota
Palestine, TXPalestine, TX
Nyle Maxwell CDJR Killeen
Killeen, TXKilleen, TX
North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
All American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
Moritz Kia Of Hurst
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Archer Kia
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Arlington Precise Auto Repair & Sales, Inc.
Arlington, TXArlington, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Drive Away Auto Sales
Killeen, TX
Drive Car Group
Houston, TX
Drive Casa
Dallas, TX
Drive Direct
Southlake, TX
Drive Elite Auto Motors Llc
Irving, TX
Drive In Auto Sales Inc
Irving, TX
Drive Max
Houston, TX
Drive Nation
Houston, TX
Drive Now Auto Sales Htx Llc
Houston, TX
Drive Out Auto Center
San Antonio, TX
Drive Out Motors
Houston, TX
Drive Texan
Porter, TX
Drive Today Auto Sales
San Antonio, TX
Drive Way Autos
Dallas, TX
Drive World Llc
Plano, TX
Driveline Auto Solution Llc
Lavon, TX
Drivemax Auto Sales, Llc
El Paso, TX
Driven Auto
Smithville, TX
Driven Auto Sales
Buda, TX
Driven Motorsports Llc
Lewisville, TX
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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 6,630 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Huffines Chevrolet Plano, Huffines Kia Mckinney, Huffines Hyundai Mckinney lead the Texas transparency rankings. 655 of 1317 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.