Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 1866 of 5144 Texas car dealers from 10,512 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $225.
1087 of 1866 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 260 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 20, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
47th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1866 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 5144 dealers →Toyota Of Denton
Denton, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 44 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 33 verified quotes
See the quotesPark Place Motorcars Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 29 verified quotes
See the quotesCleo Bay Subaru
Killeen, TXKilleen, TX
David Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Autonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Nyle Maxwell CDJR Of Killeen
Killeen, TXKilleen, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Central
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Texas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
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Northside Ford
San Antonio, TX · 18 verified quotes
Autonation Ford Frisco
Frisco, TX · 16 verified quotes
Emmons Autoplex
Webster, TX · 15 verified quotes
Bishop Maserati Alfa Romeo
Dallas, TX · 12 verified quotes
Grubbs Volvo Cars
Grapevine, TX · 11 verified quotes
Hurst Autoplex Mitsubishi
Hurst, TX · 9 verified quotes
Legacy Ford Of Rosenberg
Rosenberg, TX · 7 verified quotes
Lifted Trucks Llc
McKinney, TX · 7 verified quotes
Carplace Dallas
Addison, TX · 6 verified quotes
Friendly Chrysler
Liberty, TX · 5 verified quotes
San Marcos Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
San Marcos, TX · 4 verified quotes
Bill Dickason Chevrolet
Gladewater, TX · 3 verified quotes
Friendly Auto Sales
San Antonio, TX · 3 verified quotes
Toyota Of Waco
Waco, TX · 3 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · 3 verified quotes
Shottenkirk Toyota San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · 40 verified quotes
Classic Buick GMC
Houston, TX · 14 verified quotes
Ron Carter Ford In Alvin
Alvin, TX · 10 verified quotes
Keating Chevrolet
Conroe, TX · 9 verified quotes
Norm Reeves Toyota Dallas
Dallas, TX · 9 verified quotes
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Texas doc fee law
Texas law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $225. A doc fee above that level on a Texas quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Texas Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Texas?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 1360 rated Texas dealers is $225, based on 10,512 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Texas doc fees at approximately $225.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Toyota Of Denton, Lexus Of Austin, Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth lead the Texas transparency rankings. 1087 of 1866 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 $225. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 59% 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.