Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1446 of 4888 Texas car dealers from 7,457 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $227.
732 of 1446 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 255 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
45th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1446 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4888 dealers →Sames Honda
Laredo, TX
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 quotesTexas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
Holiday Ford
Whitesboro, TXWhitesboro, TX
Camp County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Pittsburg, TXPittsburg, TX
BMW Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Toyota Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TXWichita Falls, TX
Volvo Cars Of Temple
Temple, TXTemple, TX
Herb Easley Motors
Wichita Falls, TXWichita Falls, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Payne Mission Mitsubishi
Mission, TX
Payne Mission Mitsubishi Volkswagen
Mission, TX
Payne Mitsubishi
Mission, TX
Payne Pre-owned Edinburg
Edinburg, TX
Payne Pre-owned Mccoll
Pharr, TX
Payne Rio Chrysler
Rio Grande City, TX
Payne Rio Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Rio Grande City, TX
Payne Rio Grande City Ford
Rio Grande City, TX
Payne Volkswagen
Brownsville, TX
Payne Weslaco Buick GMC
Weslaco, TX
Payne Weslaco Chevrolet Buick
Weslaco, TX
Paz Auto Sales
Houston, TX
PC Classic Cars
Sherman, TX
Pearl Motors Llc
Kyle, TX
Pearman Motor Company
Alto, TX
Pee Wee Cray's
Weatherford, TX
Peek Motor Company Inc.
Houston, TX
Peltier Chevrolet
Tyler, TX
Pendergraft Auto Sales Llc
Seguin, TX
Perez Autoplex
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 1076 rated Texas dealers is $227, based on 7,457 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Sames Honda, World Car Mazda - New Braunfels, Texas Toyota Of Grapevine lead the Texas transparency rankings. 732 of 1446 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 $227. 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.