Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1473 of 4891 Texas car dealers from 7,541 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $228.
742 of 1473 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 1473 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4891 dealers →Houston Auto Land
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesPeltier Kia Longview
Longview, TX
$73 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesPeltier Nissan
Tyler, TX
$73 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSouth Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Platinum Honda Of Texoma
Denison, TXDenison, TX
Gilchrist Chevrolet
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Central
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Porsche Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Of Georgetown
Georgetown, TXGeorgetown, TX
Porsche Dallas
Dallas, TXDallas, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Underwood & Collins
Amarillo, TX
United Access Arlington
Arlington, TX
United Access Carrollton
Carrollton, TX
United Access El Paso
El Paso, TX
United Access Houston
Houston, TX
United Access Mcallen
McAllen, TX
United Access Pasadena
Pasadena, TX
United Access Pflugerville
Pflugerville, TX
United Access Rowlett
Rowlett, TX
United American Next Generation Corp Inc
Cypress, TX
United Auto Company
Brownsville, TX
United Auto Group
Carrollton, TX
United Exotic Auto
Houston, TX
United Fleet Sales Llc
Odessa, TX
United Motorcars Of Houston
Houston, TX
United Motors Of Texas Llc
Tyler, TX
Universal Auto Center
Houston, TX
Universal Auto Center Llc
Houston, TX
Universal Auto Choice
Houston, TX
Universal Auto Credit
Houston, 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 1086 rated Texas dealers is $228, based on 7,541 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Houston Auto Land, Peltier Kia Longview, Peltier Nissan lead the Texas transparency rankings. 742 of 1473 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.