Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 1495 of 4939 Texas car dealers from 7,797 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $229.
764 of 1495 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 269 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 1495 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4939 dealers →Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesBritain Chevrolet
Greenville, TX
$117 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesJames Wood Hyundai
Decatur, TXDecatur, TX
Gilchrist Chevrolet
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Chastang Ford
Houston, TXHouston, TX
BMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TXTyler, TX
BMW Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Griffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TXSan Marcos, TX
Group 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TXEl Paso, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Fred Haas Toyota World
Spring, TX · 58 verified quotes
Red Mccombs Toyota
San Antonio, TX · 8 verified quotes
Gillman Subaru San Antonio
Selma, TX · 19 verified quotes
Sewell Lexus Of Dallas
Dallas, TX · 39 verified quotes
Auto Merchants Inc
Plano, TX · 4 verified quotes
Bud Cross Ford, Inc
Caldwell, TX · 6 verified quotes
Tom Peacock Cadillac
Houston, TX · 8 verified quotes
Team Gillman Honda North
Houston, TX · 12 verified quotes
Mike Calvert Toyota
Houston, TX · 24 verified quotes
Glenn Polk Chevrolet
Gainesville, TX · 5 verified quotes
El Dorado Mazda
McKinney, TX · 5 verified quotes
Gunn Buick GMC Ltd
Selma, TX · 5 verified quotes
Sewell Infiniti
Dallas, TX · 7 verified quotes
Bishop Maserati
Hurst, TX · 9 verified quotes
Red Mccombs Ford
San Antonio, TX · 6 verified quotes
Gulf Coast Toyota
Angleton, TX · 5 verified quotes
Peltier Tyler
Austin, TX · 3 verified quotes
Toyota Of Pharr
Pharr, TX · 15 verified quotes
Hiley Hyundai Mazda Of Fort Worth
Sanger, TX · 13 verified quotes
Sewell Subaru
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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 1099 rated Texas dealers is $229, based on 7,797 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Genesis Of Plano, Gene Messer Hyundai, Britain Chevrolet lead the Texas transparency rankings. 764 of 1495 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.