Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1456 of 4881 Texas car dealers from 7,476 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $228.
734 of 1456 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 259 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 27, 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 1456 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4881 dealers →Autonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesAuto Land Of Texas
Cypress, TX
$78 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGriffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesGroup 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TXEl Paso, TX
Bayer Auto Group
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
Bayer Motor
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Britain Chevrolet
Greenville, TXGreenville, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Herb Easley Motors
Wichita Falls, TXWichita Falls, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Rex Perry Autoplex
Nacogdoches, TX
Rgv Autohub
Harlingen, TX
Rgv Motors Company
Donna, TX
Rich Beem Auto Sales
El Paso, TX
Richard Karr Buick GMC
Waco, TX
Richard Karr Cadillac
Waco, TX
Richard Sanchez Motors
Corpus Christi, TX
Richardson Bros Chevrolet
Floresville, TX
Richmond Auto Sale
Houston, TX
Rick's Auto Group Llc
El Paso, TX
Ricky Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Ricky's Autoplex
San Antonio, TX
Ride Motors Llc
Cypress, TX
Rideline
Garland, TX
Right Choice Automotive
Houston, TX
Right Choice Credit
Houston, TX
Rightdrive - 1791 Lee Trevino
El Paso, TX
Rightdrive - 7320 Alameda
El Paso, TX
Rightdrive - 8320 Gateway East
El Paso, TX
Rightdrive - 9315 Montana
El Paso, TX
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 1078 rated Texas dealers is $228, based on 7,476 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Autonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North, Auto Land Of Texas, Griffith Ford San Marcos lead the Texas transparency rankings. 734 of 1456 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: 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.