Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1239 of 4874 Texas car dealers from 6,259 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $197.
604 of 1239 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 224 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
47th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1239 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4874 dealers →North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TX
$28 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesStewart Toyota
Corsicana, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSterling Subaru
Bryan, TX
$28 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesTeam Autoplex
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Texas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Palestine Toyota
Palestine, TXPalestine, TX
Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Top Line Auto Inc.
Dallas, TXDallas, TX
Parkway Family Mazda
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Toyota Of Denton
Denton, TXDenton, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Durrett Motor Company
Houston, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Clay Cooley Mitsubishi Arlington
Arlington, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Viva Kia
El Paso, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
American Lift Aids
Tyler, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Casa Nissan
El Paso, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Mc European
Wylie, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Mazda Of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Makka Auto Sales
Dallas, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Mears Mazda
Lubbock, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Mercedes-Benz Houston North
Houston, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Mercedes-Benz of Abilene
Abilene, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Madagas-car
Arlington, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Brinson Ford of Corsicana
Corsicana, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Bobby Duby Motors
Amarillo, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Brownfield Ford
Brownfield, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Metro Auto Sales
Arlington, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Longview Autoplex Mitsubishi
Longview, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Bryan College Station Toyota
Bryan, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
M & M Auto Sales
Dumas, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Momentum MINI
Houston, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data
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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 1239 rated Texas dealers is $197, based on 6,259 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley, Stewart Toyota, Sterling Subaru lead the Texas transparency rankings. 604 of 1239 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 $197. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 51% 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.