Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1436 of 4898 Texas car dealers from 7,443 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $228.
729 of 1436 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 248 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 →Lithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGilchrist Chevrolet
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Toyota
Hurst, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Waco
Waco, TXWaco, TX
Stewart Toyota
Corsicana, TXCorsicana, TX
Audi Fort Worth
Benbrook, TXBenbrook, TX
Mercedes-Benz Of Mckinney
Mckinney, TXMckinney, TX
Mercedes-Benz Of Lubbock
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Mercedes-Benz Of Boerne
Boerne, TXBoerne, TX
Land Rover Dfw
Dallas, TXDallas, 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 1072 rated Texas dealers is $228, based on 7,443 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Lithia Toyota Of Odessa, Gilchrist Chevrolet, Freeman Toyota lead the Texas transparency rankings. 729 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.