Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 1861 of 5149 Texas car dealers from 10,429 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $224.
1077 of 1861 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 263 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 18, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
47th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1861 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 5149 dealers →Toyota Of Denton
Denton, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 44 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 33 verified quotes
See the quotesPark Place Motorcars Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 29 verified quotes
See the quotesCleo Bay Subaru
Killeen, TXKilleen, TX
David Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Autonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Nyle Maxwell CDJR Of Killeen
Killeen, TXKilleen, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Central
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Texas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
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Pegasus Chevrolet
Ennis, TX · 8 verified quotes
Porsche Austin
Austin, TX · 8 verified quotes
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Round Rock, TX · 8 verified quotes
World Car Kia
San Antonio, TX · 8 verified quotes
Bayer Auto Group
Comanche, TX · 7 verified quotes
Marshall Ford
Marshall, TX · 7 verified quotes
Stanley Ford Gilmer
Gilmer, TX · 7 verified quotes
Tegeler Toyota
Brenham, TX · 7 verified quotes
Autonation Chevrolet North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, TX · 6 verified quotes
Classic Honda Galveston
Galveston, TX · 6 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Lubbock
Lubbock, TX · 6 verified quotes
All American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TX · 5 verified quotes
Classic Toyota Galveston
Galveston, TX · 5 verified quotes
Cleo Bay Honda
Killeen, TX · 5 verified quotes
Group 1 GMC Southwest
Houston, TX · 5 verified quotes
Group 1 Toyota Hub City
Lubbock, TX · 5 verified quotes
Houston Auto Land
Houston, TX · 5 verified quotes
Joe Myers Mazda
Jersey Village, TX · 5 verified quotes
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Amarillo, TX · 5 verified quotes
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Texas doc fee law
Texas law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $225. A doc fee above that level on a Texas quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Texas Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Texas?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 1355 rated Texas dealers is $224, based on 10,429 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Texas doc fees at approximately $225.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Toyota Of Denton, Lexus Of Austin, Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth lead the Texas transparency rankings. 1077 of 1861 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 $224. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 59% 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.