Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1292 of 4891 Texas car dealers from 6,452 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $230.
637 of 1292 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 241 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 14, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1292 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4891 dealers →Herb Easley Motors
Wichita Falls, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesJames Wood Hyundai
Decatur, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesHuffines Hyundai Mckinney
McKinney, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesHuffines Chevrolet Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Holiday Ford
Whitesboro, TXWhitesboro, TX
Houston Auto Land
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Hooks Lincoln
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Huffines Kia Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
All American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
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A.Z. Motors
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A-1 Auto Broker Inc.
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A.j. Motors & Rvs Llc
Donna, TX
A&a Twins Autos Llc
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A&e Classic Cars
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A&m Abadi's Motor
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A&m Cars
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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 998 rated Texas dealers is $230, based on 6,452 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Herb Easley Motors, James Wood Hyundai, Huffines Hyundai Mckinney lead the Texas transparency rankings. 637 of 1292 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 $230. 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.