Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1438 of 4889 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 4889 dealers →Parkway Family Mazda
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesBacon Auto Ranch
Athens, TX
$78 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBaker Nissan
Jersey Village, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Lakeway
Lakeway, TXLakeway, TX
Bayer Auto Group
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
Lexus Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Bayer Motor
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
Houston Auto Land
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Team Autoplex
Houston, TXHouston, TX
BMW Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
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Dallas, TX
Momentum Autoplex
San Antonio, TX
Momentum Motors
North Richland Hills, TX
Monaco Motors Llc
Del Valle, TX
Monahans Chevrolet
Monahans, TX
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Monahans, TX
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Thorntonville, TX
Monarca Motors Inc
San Antonio, TX
Monarch Auto Group
Socorro, TX
Monet Motor Karz
Dallas, TX
Montee's Auto World Inc
Palestine, TX
Montell Enterprises Llc
Conroe, TX
Montgomery Auto Plaza
Lubbock, TX
Monza Sportscars
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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 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?
Parkway Family Mazda, Bacon Auto Ranch, Baker Nissan 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.