Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1462 of 4881 Texas car dealers from 7,486 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $228.
736 of 1462 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 260 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 1462 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4881 dealers →Mcgavock Nissan Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Toyota
Hurst, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Mckinney
Mckinney, TXMckinney, TX
Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Mercedes-Benz Of Lubbock
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Sames Honda
Laredo, TXLaredo, TX
BMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TXTyler, TX
Bacon Auto Ranch
Athens, TXAthens, TX
BMW Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
S&r Auto Group
Lubbock, TX
S&s Auto Sales
Tyler, TX
S&z Auto Sales
Cedar Park, TX
Sa Auto Credit
San Antonio, TX
Sabinas Cars And Trucks Inc.
Houston, TX
Sabz Motors
Houston, TX
Safe Auto Llc
Houston, TX
Safeen Motors
Garland, TX
Safy Auto Sales
Spring, TX
Saipan Auto Sales Llc
Houston, TX
Salem Brothers Motor Inc.
Baytown, TX
Salinas Auto Sales
Corpus Christi, TX
Sam Automotive
Garland, TX
Sam Pack Auto Group
Carrollton, TX
Sam's Auto Care
Austin, TX
Sam's Auto Sale
Houston, TX
Sam's Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Sam's Discount Auto
Arlington, TX
Sames Auto Group
Laredo, TX
Sames Bastrop Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Cedar Creek, 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 1082 rated Texas dealers is $228, based on 7,486 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Mcgavock Nissan Amarillo, Freeman Toyota, David Mcdavid Ford lead the Texas transparency rankings. 736 of 1462 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.