Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 1489 of 4919 Texas car dealers from 7,773 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $229.
761 of 1489 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 266 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 2, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
46th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1489 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4919 dealers →Audi Fort Worth
Benbrook, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesGenesis Of Plano
Plano, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAuto Land Of Texas
Cypress, TX
$79 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGriffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TXSan Marcos, TX
Autonation Chevrolet North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, TXNorth Richland Hills, TX
Group 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TXEl Paso, TX
Doggett Honda Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Autonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North
Houston, TXHouston, TX
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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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 1098 rated Texas dealers is $229, based on 7,773 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Audi Fort Worth, Genesis Of Plano, Auto Land Of Texas lead the Texas transparency rankings. 761 of 1489 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 $229. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 55% 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.