Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 1491 of 4915 Texas car dealers from 7,775 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $229.
762 of 1491 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 268 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 3, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
46th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1491 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4915 dealers →Camp County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Pittsburg, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Fort Worth
Benbrook, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesBritain Chevrolet
Greenville, TXGreenville, TX
Autonation Chevrolet North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, TXNorth Richland Hills, TX
Chastang Ford
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Classic Auto Park
Texarkana, TXTexarkana, TX
Holiday Ford
Whitesboro, TXWhitesboro, TX
Auto Land Of Texas
Cypress, TXCypress, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
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Gillman Honda
Houston, TX · 6 verified quotes
Sewell Cadillac Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TX · 6 verified quotes
Autonation Ford Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · 95 verified quotes
Nyle Maxwell
Austin, TX · 6 verified quotes
West Point Lincoln Of Sugar Land
Houston, TX · 12 verified quotes
Monument Chevrolet
Pasadena, TX · 6 verified quotes
Metro Nissan Of Dallas
Dallas, TX · 10 verified quotes
Legacy Chevrolet GMC Of Waxahachie
Waxahachie, TX · 27 verified quotes
Big Star Honda
Houston, TX · 7 verified quotes
Carz City
Addison, TX · 11 verified quotes
Autonation Toyota Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX · 19 verified quotes
Mac Haik Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Houston, TX · 7 verified quotes
Honda Of Denton
Denton, TX · 15 verified quotes
Mac Haik Chevrolet
Houston, TX · 12 verified quotes
North Park Lexus Of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · 9 verified quotes
Big Star Hyundai
Friendswood, TX · 8 verified quotes
Toyota Of Irving
Irving, TX · 6 verified quotes
Volkswagen Cypress
Houston, TX · 12 verified quotes
North Park Subaru
San Antonio, TX · 9 verified quotes
Lotus Of Dallas
Carrollton, TX · 3 verified quotes
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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 1098 rated Texas dealers is $229, based on 7,775 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Camp County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW, Audi Fort Worth lead the Texas transparency rankings. 762 of 1491 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 $229. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 55% 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.