Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1465 of 4882 Texas car dealers from 7,504 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $228.
738 of 1465 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 262 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 1465 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4882 dealers →Mcdavid Ford Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesClassic Auto Park
Texarkana, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAl Willeford Chevrolet
Portland, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWorld Car Mazda - New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TXNew Braunfels, TX
Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Volvo Cars Of Temple
Temple, TXTemple, TX
Sames Honda
Laredo, TXLaredo, TX
Usa Car Expo
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Universal Toyota
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio, TX
Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
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Selective Autoplex
Carrollton, TX
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Plano, TX
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Midland, TX
Sewell Cadillac
Dallas, TX
Sewell Cadillac
Houston, TX
Sewell Cadillac Of Midland
Midland, TX
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Andrews, TX
Sewell Family Of Companies
Odessa, TX
Sewell GMC Of Andrews
Andrews, TX
Sewell Ineos Grenadier San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Sewell Infiniti Of North Houston
Houston, TX
Sewell Kia
Midland, TX
Sewell Lincoln
Odessa, TX
Sewell MINI Of Plano
Plano, TX
Seymour Auto Sales
Kerrville, TX
Sfg Auto Llc
Austin, TX
Shabana Motors
Houston, TX
Shaffer Motor Co
Brownwood, TX
Shah Motors Llc
Pflugerville, TX
Shaker Autoplex Inc.
Wylie, 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 1083 rated Texas dealers is $228, based on 7,504 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Mcdavid Ford Fort Worth, Classic Auto Park, Al Willeford Chevrolet lead the Texas transparency rankings. 738 of 1465 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.