Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1469 of 4891 Texas car dealers from 7,515 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $228.
740 of 1469 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 267 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 1469 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4891 dealers →Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesGene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLost Pines Toyota
Bastrop, TXBastrop, TX
Toyota Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
Toyota Of Longview
Longview, TXLongview, TX
Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Bayer Motor
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
Bayer Auto Group
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
BMW Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
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Top Cars
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Top Gun Automobiles
Dallas, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Dallas, TX
Top Motorsports
Austin, TX
Top Notch Used Cars
Conroe, TX
Top Tier Autos
Houston, TX
Topdriven
McAllen, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
Toplane Auto Llc
Killeen, TX
Tovi Motors
McKinney, TX
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Town & Country Ford
Port Arthur, TX
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Cypress, TX
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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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 1083 rated Texas dealers is $228, based on 7,515 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Freeman Toyota, Gene Messer Hyundai, Toyota Wichita Falls lead the Texas transparency rankings. 740 of 1469 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.