Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1365 of 4874 Texas car dealers from 6,908 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
680 of 1365 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 243 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 23, 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 1365 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4874 dealers →Speed Motors Llc
Arlington, TX
$35 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesAcura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
World Car Mazda - New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TXNew Braunfels, TX
Gilchrist Chevrolet
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Porsche Dallas
Dallas, TXDallas, TX
Porsche Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
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Fox Auto Motive Sa Llc
San Antonio, TX
Fox Lexus Of El Paso
El Paso, TX
Fox Toyota Of El Paso
El Paso, TX
Francia Motors
El Paso, TX
Frank Brown
Lubbock, TX
Frank Brown GMC
Lubbock, TX
Frank Brown Honda
Lubbock, TX
Frank Kent Cadillac
Fort Worth, TX
Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington
Arlington, TX
Frank's Car Barn
Houston, TX
Franklin Auto Sales
El Paso, TX
Franobi Enterprise
Houston, TX
Fred Fincher Motors
Houston, TX
Fredericksburg Chevrolet GMC
Fredericksburg, TX
Fredericksburg GMC
Fredericksburg, TX
Freedom Buick GMC By Ed Morse
Dallas, TX
Freedom Buick GMC Greenville By Ed Morse
Greenville, TX
Freedom Buick GMC Truck
Odessa, TX
Freedom CDJR By Ed Morse
Duncanville, TX
Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fairfield
Fairfield, 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 1029 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,908 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Speed Motors Llc, Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley, Freeman Buick-Gmc lead the Texas transparency rankings. 680 of 1365 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: 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.