Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1436 of 4898 Texas car dealers from 7,429 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $228.
728 of 1436 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 250 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
45th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1436 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4898 dealers →Peltier Nissan
Tyler, TX
$73 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGroup 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesHoliday Ford
Whitesboro, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMcdavid Ford Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Platinum Honda Of Texoma
Denison, TXDenison, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Classic Toyota Galveston
Galveston, TXGalveston, TX
Texas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
David Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Griffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TXSan Marcos, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Kerrtex Motors
Kerrville, TX
Kevin Ford Automotive
Garland, TX
Kian Motors
Plano, TX
Kian Motors Inc
Plano, TX
Kid Motors Inc
El Paso, TX
Killeen Auto Brokers
Killeen, TX
Killeen Auto Sales
Killeen, TX
Killeen Certified
Killeen, TX
Killion Auto Sales
Round Rock, TX
Kimberly Auto Sales Llc
Houston, TX
Kimberly Eakin Kia
Lufkin, TX
King Of Cars
Pasadena, TX
King S Auto Sales
Fort Worth, TX
Kingdom Cars
Bartlett, TX
Kings Auto Llc
Waco, TX
Kj's Auto Sales
Conroe, TX
Kk Magic Cars
Fort Worth, TX
Kks Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Klb Auto Sale
Houston, TX
Klein Motor Co
Bellville, 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 1070 rated Texas dealers is $228, based on 7,429 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Peltier Nissan, Group 1 Subaru El Paso, Holiday Ford lead the Texas transparency rankings. 728 of 1436 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 $228. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 54% 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.