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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Garlyn Shelton Mazda
Temple, TX · 10 verified quotes
Finnegan Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Rosenberg, TX · 3 verified quotes
North Park Volkswagen
San Antonio, TX · 6 verified quotes
James Wood Autopark, Inc.
Denton, TX · 4 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Sugar Land
Houston, TX · 3 verified quotes
Jerry's Chevrolet
Hudson Oaks, TX · 3 verified quotes
Johnson Sewell Ford
Marble Falls, TX · 9 verified quotes
Cavender Lexus Of Lubbock
Lubbock, TX · 4 verified quotes
Sames Mcallen Inc.
McAllen, TX · 3 verified quotes
Ancira Patriot Buick GMC
Manor, TX · 16 verified quotes
Twin City Nissan
Port Arthur, TX · 3 verified quotes
San Antonio CDJR
San Antonio, TX · 6 verified quotes
Family Toyota Of Arlington
Arlington, TX · 45 verified quotes
Superior Subaru Of Houston
Jersey Village, TX · 11 verified quotes
North Park Lincoln At Dominion
San Antonio, TX · 11 verified quotes
Leif Johnson Ford
Austin, TX · 32 verified quotes
Toyota Plano
Plano, TX · 22 verified quotes
Westside Lexus
Houston, TX · 12 verified quotes
Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land
Sugar Land, TX · 6 verified quotes
Alliance Hyundai
Fort Worth, TX · 17 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.