Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1360 of 4873 Texas car dealers from 6,881 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $233.
680 of 1360 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 242 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 22, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1360 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4873 dealers →Lexus Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 22 verified quotes
See the quotesGenesis Of Plano
Plano, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDoggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
Britain Chevrolet
Greenville, TXGreenville, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Bacon Auto Ranch
Athens, TXAthens, TX
Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Doggett Honda Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Al Willeford Chevrolet
Portland, TXPortland, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Elder Cedar Creek Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Main
Gun Barrel City, TX
Elder Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Athens, TX
Elder Mitsubishi Killeen
Killeen, TX
Elevated Auto Solutions
San Antonio, TX
Elite American Autos
Arlington, TX
Elite Auto Facelift
Alvin, TX
Elite Auto Investments
Fort Worth, TX
Elite Bmers & Benz
Spring, TX
Elite Car Company
Dallas, TX
Elite Motor Group Limited Llc
South Houston, TX
Elite Motors
El Paso, TX
Elite Motorsports
Austin, TX
Ella Blvd Motors
Houston, TX
Elliff Motors
Harlingen, TX
Elliott Autos
Killeen, TX
Elon Auto Sales Llc
San Antonio, TX
Embassy Auto Group Llc
San Antonio, TX
Emerald Auto Group
Houston, TX
Emilios Auto Sales
San Antonio, TX
Emmanuel Auto Sales
Grand Prairie, 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 1026 rated Texas dealers is $233, based on 6,881 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Lexus Of Austin, Genesis Of Plano, Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram lead the Texas transparency rankings. 680 of 1360 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 $233. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 53% 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.