Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1438 of 4898 Texas car dealers from 7,447 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $228.
731 of 1438 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 249 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 25, 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 1438 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4898 dealers →Speed Motors Llc
Arlington, TX
$29 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesStewart Toyota
Corsicana, TX
$45 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWorld Car Mazda - New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSouth Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Lost Pines Toyota
Bastrop, TXBastrop, TX
Bacon Auto Ranch
Athens, TXAthens, TX
Texas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Baker Nissan
Jersey Village, TXJersey Village, TX
Bayer Auto Group
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
Bayer Motor
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Martin's Auto Sales
Lubbock, TX
Martinez Auto Sales
Fort Worth, TX
Marvel Deals Mission
Mission, TX
Mary Auto Sales
McKinney, TX
Maserati Austin
Austin, TX
Maserati Dallas
Dallas, TX
Massey Motors
Waco, TX
Masters Auto Sale Llc
Lubbock, TX
Matt's Motors Gainesville
Gainesville, TX
Maverick Auto Sales
Arlington, TX
Maverick Chevrolet
Marshall, TX
Maverick Motors Dfw
Lewisville, TX
Max Auto Sales Inc
San Antonio, TX
Max Motors
Corpus Christi, TX
Maxdale Auto Sales
Killeen, TX
Maximum Auto Sales
Etoile, TX
Mayas Auto
Dallas, TX
Mazda Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
Mazda Of Midland
Midland, TX
Mbk Auto Group , Inc
Houston, 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 1073 rated Texas dealers is $228, based on 7,447 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, Stewart Toyota, World Car Mazda - New Braunfels lead the Texas transparency rankings. 731 of 1438 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.