Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1318 of 4889 Texas car dealers from 6,630 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
655 of 1318 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 231 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 1318 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4889 dealers →Toyota Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesClassic Auto Park
Texarkana, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesLost Pines Toyota
Bastrop, TXBastrop, TX
James Wood Hyundai
Decatur, TXDecatur, TX
Classic Toyota Galveston
Galveston, TXGalveston, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Al Willeford Chevrolet
Portland, TXPortland, TX
Holiday Ford
Whitesboro, TXWhitesboro, TX
Lithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TXOdessa, TX
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Drivetime Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
Drivetime Dallas
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Drivetime EL Paso
El Paso, TX
Drivetime Fort Worth
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Round Rock, TX
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Temple, TX
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Tyler, 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?
Toyota Wichita Falls, Classic Auto Park, All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW lead the Texas transparency rankings. 655 of 1318 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.