Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 1510 of 4939 Texas car dealers from 7,873 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $229.
772 of 1510 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 271 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
46th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1510 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4939 dealers →Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesLithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDoggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Land Rover Dfw
Dallas, TXDallas, TX
Texas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Stewart Toyota
Corsicana, TXCorsicana, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Of Georgetown
Georgetown, TXGeorgetown, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Central
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Toyota Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TXWichita Falls, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Starway Motors
Houston, TX · 3 verified quotes
Four Stars Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Henrietta, TX · 5 verified quotes
Mossy Ineos Grenadier
Houston, TX · 15 verified quotes
Gillman
Harlingen, TX · 5 verified quotes
Fred Haas Nissan
Tomball, TX · 10 verified quotes
Peltier Kia Tyler
Tyler, TX · 10 verified quotes
Burleson Nissan
Burleson, TX · 5 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Georgetown
Georgetown, TX · 5 verified quotes
Gillman Honda San Antonio
Schertz, TX · 15 verified quotes
Group 1 Toyota North Austin
Austin, TX · 5 verified quotes
Ancira Nissan
San Antonio, TX · 13 verified quotes
Mac Haik Houston CDJR
Houston, TX · 9 verified quotes
North Dallas Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Dallas, TX · 25 verified quotes
South Houston Nissan
Houston, TX · 7 verified quotes
Casa Ford Lincoln
El Paso, TX · 11 verified quotes
Autobahn BMW Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · 25 verified quotes
BMW
Dallas, TX · 16 verified quotes
Classic Buick GMC
Arlington, TX · 9 verified quotes
Doggett Ford South Loop
Houston, TX · 12 verified quotes
Autonation Usa Houston
Houston, TX · 8 verified quotes
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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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 1114 rated Texas dealers is $229, based on 7,873 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont, Lithia Toyota Of Odessa, Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram lead the Texas transparency rankings. 772 of 1510 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 $229. 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.