Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1440 of 4889 Texas car dealers from 7,450 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $228.
731 of 1440 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 251 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 1440 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4889 dealers →Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHouston Auto Land
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesDoggett Honda Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
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Farmers Branch, TXFarmers Branch, TX
Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
David Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, 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 1073 rated Texas dealers is $228, based on 7,450 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, Houston Auto Land, Doggett Honda Of Beaumont lead the Texas transparency rankings. 731 of 1440 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.