Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 1861 of 5149 Texas car dealers from 10,455 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $224.
1082 of 1861 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 260 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 18, 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 1861 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 5149 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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Group 1 Honda Kingwood
Houston, TX · 3 verified quotes
Hiley Subaru
Fort Worth, TX · 3 verified quotes
Hopper Motorplex
Irving, TX · 3 verified quotes
Lawrence Hall Ford
Anson, TX · 3 verified quotes
Lithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TX · 3 verified quotes
Little Honda
San Angelo, TX · 3 verified quotes
Luna Car Center
San Antonio, TX · 3 verified quotes
Mac Haik's Southway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
San Antonio, TX · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Midland
Midland, TX · 3 verified quotes
Philpott Toyota
Nederland, TX · 3 verified quotes
Porsche Dallas
Dallas, TX · 3 verified quotes
San Augustine Motor Co
San Augustine, TX · 3 verified quotes
Sewell Ineos Grenadier
Plano, TX · 3 verified quotes
South Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Austin, TX · 3 verified quotes
Southwest Auto Center Inc
Houston, TX · 3 verified quotes
Stewart Toyota
Corsicana, TX · 3 verified quotes
The Khoury Group
San Antonio, TX · 3 verified quotes
Top Line Auto Inc.
Dallas, TX · 3 verified quotes
Toyota Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX · 3 verified quotes
Wichita Falls Ford
Wichita Falls, TX · 3 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Texas
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 1357 rated Texas dealers is $224, based on 10,455 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. 1082 of 1861 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 $224. 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.