Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1295 of 4858 Texas car dealers from 6,473 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
640 of 1295 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 238 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 15, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1295 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4858 dealers →Genesis Of Nw San Antonio
Boerne, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesUniversal Toyota
San Antonio, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesGenesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Usa Car Expo
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Autonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Platinum Honda Of Texoma
Denison, TXDenison, TX
Porsche Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Porsche Dallas
Dallas, TXDallas, 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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 990 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,473 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Genesis Of Nw San Antonio, Freeman Buick-Gmc, Universal Toyota lead the Texas transparency rankings. 640 of 1295 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 $234. 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.