Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 1489 of 4919 Texas car dealers from 7,771 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $229.
761 of 1489 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 266 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 2, 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 1489 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4919 dealers →Al Willeford Chevrolet
Portland, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAuto Land Of Texas
Cypress, TX
$79 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesBacon Auto Ranch
Athens, TXAthens, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Joe Myers Kia
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Joe Myers Mazda
Jersey Village, TXJersey Village, TX
North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
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Tommie Vaughn Ford
Houston, TX · 10 verified quotes
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Plano, TX · 10 verified quotes
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Killeen, TX · 28 verified quotes
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Austin, TX · 8 verified quotes
Motorcars Grapevine
Grapevine, TX · 5 verified quotes
Star Motor Cars
Houston, TX · 7 verified quotes
John Eagle Acura
Houston, TX · 4 verified quotes
Cleo Bay Subaru
Killeen, TX · 7 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TX · 13 verified quotes
Gulliver Auto Group
Plano, TX · 20 verified quotes
Group 1 Mazda Denton
Denton, TX · 12 verified quotes
Gay Family Kia
Dickinson, TX · 11 verified quotes
Texas Hot Rides
Carrollton, TX · 3 verified quotes
Northside Lexus
Spring, TX · 22 verified quotes
Georgetown Infiniti
Georgetown, TX · 6 verified quotes
Huffines Subaru Corinth
Corinth, TX · 18 verified quotes
Huffines
Plano, TX · 8 verified quotes
Texas Autos Direct
Mesquite, TX · 5 verified quotes
Huffines Kia Mckinney
McKinney, TX · 12 verified quotes
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Dealers by City in Texas
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 1098 rated Texas dealers is $229, based on 7,771 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, Auto Land Of Texas, David Mcdavid Ford lead the Texas transparency rankings. 761 of 1489 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.