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Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1278 of 4877 Texas car dealers from 6,389 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $231.

629 of 1278 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 237 earn a D or F

Data updated Jul 12, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Lone Star State

Texas's dealer grade: C

79/100 average transparency score

44th highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 1278 dealers with verified quotes.

$231
Avg Doc Fee
52%
No Add-ons
79/100
Avg Score
6,389
Verified Quotes

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1st place
A
100/100

Autonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North

Houston, TX

$225doc fee

No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes

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2nd place
A
100/100

Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont

Beaumont, TX

$225doc fee

No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes

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3rd place
A
100/100

Parkway Family Mazda

Houston, TX

$225doc fee

No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes

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4

Lexus Of Lakeway

Lakeway, TX

A
5

Five Star Subaru

Grapevine, TX

A
6

Porsche Dallas

Dallas, TX

A
7

Speed Motors Llc

Arlington, TX

A
8

Toyota Of Longview

Longview, TX

A
9

Toyota Of Midland

Midland, TX

A
10

Mercedes-Benz Of Waco

Waco, TX

A

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Glenn Polk Chevrolet Buick GMC Of Gainesville

Gainesville, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

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Echopark San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

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Echopark North Houston

Houston, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

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Echopark Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

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0/100
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Echopark Automotive

Austin, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

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0/100
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Houston, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

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0/100
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Rogers Lincoln

Midland, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Autonation Honda South Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Group 1 Automotive

Houston, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Ron Craft Chevrolet

Baytown, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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World Car Kia

Balcones Heights, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Steele GMC Round Rock

Round Rock, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Drive Nation Auto

Houston, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Smart Motors

Houston, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Nissan Of Midland

Midland, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Autosavvy Richardson

Richardson, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Group 1 Kia Tomball

Tomball, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Autos Of Plano

Plano, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Autos Of Texas

Tyler, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Douglass Automotive Group

Waco, TX · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
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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 990 rated Texas dealers is $231, based on 6,389 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.

Who are the best car dealers in Texas?

Autonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North, Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont, Parkway Family Mazda lead the Texas transparency rankings. 629 of 1278 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.

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How Texas compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

Oklahoma
$547 avg doc fee
$316 more than Texas
Louisiana
$426 avg doc fee
$195 more than Texas
New Mexico
$371 avg doc fee
$140 more than Texas
Arkansas
$154 avg doc fee
$77 less than Texas

Tips for Buying a Car in Texas

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Texas is $231. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 52% 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.

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