Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 1869 of 5143 Texas car dealers from 10,513 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $225.
1094 of 1869 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 256 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 21, 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 1869 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 5143 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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More Dealers in Texas
Bbc Motorsports
Dallas, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cadillac Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Centenario Auto Sales Inc
Weatherford, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Edrive Auto Sales
Houston, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rbf Auto Sales
Houston, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Steed Family Motors
Austin, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Trade Lane Motors
Houston, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Advanced Auto Credit Inc
Houston, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Baja Texas Auto
Mansfield, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
BMW Of The Permian Basin
Midland, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Brazelton Auto
Houston, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Brian Toliver Ford Of Quitman
Quitman, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Carbox Auto Sales Inc
Houston, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cavender Truck Country
Weimar, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Clay Cooley Volkswagen Of Park Cities
Dallas, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Daystar Auto Sales
Galveston, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Elite Car Company
Dallas, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Future Cars
Houston, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Garcias Motors Plex
Brownsville, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kc Auto Sales
San Angelo, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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 1367 rated Texas dealers is $225, based on 10,513 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. 1094 of 1869 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.