Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 1,764 of 4,677 Texas car dealers from 9,045 quotes from the past year. The median Texas dealer charges $230 in total dealer fees.

1,177 of 1,764 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 69 earn a D or F

Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Lone Star State

Texas's dealer grade: A

91/100 average transparency score

6th lowest median dealer fees in the U.S.

Based on 1,764 dealers with quotes from the past year.

$230
Median Dealer Fees
$177 Avg Doc Fee
69%
No Quoted Add-ons
91/100
Avg Score
9,045
Quotes, Past Year

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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. The cap doesn't affect the grade: CarEdge compares each dealer's total dealer fees with the Texas median ($230).

Texas Dealer FAQ

What are median dealer fees in Texas?

As of November 2026, the median Texas dealer charges $230 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, based on quotes from the past year. CarEdge grades Fee Transparency against this median. Texas law caps the doc fee itself at approximately $225.

Who are the best car dealers in Texas?

Toyota of Denton, David Mcdavid Ford and Lexus of Austin lead the Texas transparency rankings. 1,177 of 1,764 rated Texas dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.

How are Texas dealers graded?

Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most: fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the Texas median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Texas quotes are verified.

Tips for Buying a Car in Texas

  • Know the dealer fees: The median Texas dealer charges $230 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
  • Good news on add-ons: 69% of Texas quotes from the past year have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.