Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1467 of 4892 Texas car dealers from 7,512 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $228.
738 of 1467 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 264 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 28, 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 1467 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4892 dealers →Al Willeford Chevrolet
Portland, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAcura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesArlington Precise Auto Repair & Sales, Inc.
Arlington, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesAll American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
Archer Kia
Houston, TXHouston, TX
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
Auto Land Of Texas
Cypress, TXCypress, TX
Palestine Toyota
Palestine, TXPalestine, TX
Autonation Chevrolet North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, TXNorth Richland Hills, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
The Car Lott
Cedar Park, TX
The Car Shack
Corpus Christi, TX
The Car Store
Midland, TX
The Dome Truck Sales Llc
Houston, TX
The Dominion Motors
Boerne, TX
The Garage
Lubbock, TX
The Garage Auto Sales Llc
Tyler, TX
The Jeep Stop
Sherman, TX
The Kar Store
Arlington, TX
The Khoury Group
San Antonio, TX
The King Motor Co.
Arlington, TX
The Taggart Group
Portland, TX
The Trading Post
San Marcos, TX
Thom's Motors
Houston, TX
Thomas Fleet Sales Llc
Duncanville, TX
Thrifty Wheels
Killeen, TX
Thtcars
Houston, TX
Thunderbird Autos
Houston, TX
Tiburon Auto Sales
Brownsville, TX
Tidwell Motor
Houston, 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 7,512 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Al Willeford Chevrolet, Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley, Arlington Precise Auto Repair & Sales, Inc. lead the Texas transparency rankings. 738 of 1467 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.