Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 1869 of 5152 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 5152 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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Russell & Smith Honda
Conroe, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Southfork Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Manvel, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
University Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram- Sealy
Sealy, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wischnewsky Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership
Huntsville, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Charlie Clark Nissan Brownsville
Brownsville, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Lewisville Autoplex Mitsubishi
Lewisville, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Success Motors Llc
College Station, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Charlie Clark GMC
Stanton, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Crypto Autos Of Tx
San Antonio, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Diamond Motors
San Antonio, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Eag Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Carthage
Carthage, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Eagle Automotive Group
Tyler, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Family Car Group
Burleson, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
King Motor Company
Brownfield, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sunset Motors
Amarillo, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Autonation Porsche Plano
Plano, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Carnia Motors
Austin, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Land Rover Austin
Austin, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Port Lavaca CDJR
Port Lavaca, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Toyota Of Richardson
Richardson, 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.