Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 1861 of 5148 Texas car dealers from 10,432 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $225.
1081 of 1861 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 260 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 19, 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 1861 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 5148 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
Baker Nissan
Jersey Village, TX · 7 verified quotes
Five Star Ford North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, TX · 7 verified quotes
Star Motor Cars
Houston, TX · 7 verified quotes
Grapevine CDJR
Grapevine, TX · 6 verified quotes
Auto Haus Imports
Irving, TX · 5 verified quotes
Hiley Mazda Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · 5 verified quotes
Rudolph Mazda
El Paso, TX · 5 verified quotes
Sames Honda
Laredo, TX · 5 verified quotes
Rudolph Chevrolet
El Paso, TX · 4 verified quotes
European Motors Inc
Plano, TX · 3 verified quotes
Honda Of Tomball
Tomball, TX · 48 verified quotes
BMW Of Houston North
Houston, TX · 43 verified quotes
Hiley Hyundai Of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · 35 verified quotes
Gunn Nissan
San Antonio, TX · 29 verified quotes
Five Star Subaru
Grapevine, TX · 28 verified quotes
Chuck Nash Chevrolet Buick GMC
San Marcos, TX · 26 verified quotes
Huffines Subaru Corinth
Corinth, TX · 26 verified quotes
Parkway Family Mazda
Houston, TX · 22 verified quotes
David Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TX · 21 verified quotes
West Houston Infiniti
Houston, TX · 18 verified quotes
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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 1356 rated Texas dealers is $225, based on 10,432 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. 1081 of 1861 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.