Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 1869 of 5143 Texas car dealers from 10,527 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $225.
1095 of 1869 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 256 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 22, 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 · 45 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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Ancira Volkswagen Of Laredo
Laredo, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Houston, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW Of Dallas
Dallas, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cecil Atkission Ford
Del Rio, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Crest Infiniti
Frisco, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
De Montrond
TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Glenn Polk Autoplex
Gainesville, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mercedes-Benz Of Selma
Selma, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
MINI Of Dallas
Dallas, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
MINI Of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Patterson Trucks
Longview, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Red Mccomb's Hyundai
TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Seymour Auto Sales
Kerrville, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Silsbee Nissan
Silsbee, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Southwest Auto Group Tx, Llc
El Paso, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Star Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Big Spring
Big Spring, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Viva Chevrolet
El Paso, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Volkswagen Of Midland Odessa
Midland, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wischnewsky CDJR Of Baytown
Baytown, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited 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 1368 rated Texas dealers is $225, based on 10,527 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. 1095 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.