Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 1492 of 4920 Texas car dealers from 7,804 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $229.
762 of 1492 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 268 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 3, 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 1492 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4920 dealers →Arlington Precise Auto Repair & Sales, Inc.
Arlington, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Lakeway
Lakeway, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesAutonation Chevrolet North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesArcher Kia
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Gilchrist Chevrolet
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Auto Land Of Texas
Cypress, TXCypress, TX
Camp County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Pittsburg, TXPittsburg, TX
Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
Chastang Ford
Houston, TXHouston, TX
All American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
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Acura Of Austin North
Austin, TX · 22 verified quotes
Gulf Coast Ford
Angleton, TX · 3 verified quotes
Sterling Acura Of Austin
Austin, TX · 3 verified quotes
Texas City Ford Partners Llc
Texas, TX · 3 verified quotes
Hiley Hyundai Of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · 33 verified quotes
Certified Autoplex, Inc.
Farmers Branch, TX · 5 verified quotes
Cavender Toyota
San Antonio, TX · 17 verified quotes
Genesis Of Nw San Antonio
Boerne, TX · 8 verified quotes
House Of Cars, Llc
Tyler, TX · 5 verified quotes
Keating Toyota
Manvel, TX · 30 verified quotes
Autonation Toyota Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · 5 verified quotes
BMW Of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · 23 verified quotes
Classic Toyota
Tyler, TX · 11 verified quotes
Tom Clark Auto Park
Denton, TX · 12 verified quotes
BMW Of Arlington
Arlington, TX · 21 verified quotes
Hiley Mazda Of Hurst
Hurst, TX · 36 verified quotes
Gullo Toyota Of Conroe
Conroe, TX · 15 verified quotes
Everett Buick GMC
Greenville, TX · 5 verified quotes
Southwest Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Cleburne, TX · 14 verified quotes
Hooks Lincoln
Fort Worth, TX · 5 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Texas
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 1099 rated Texas dealers is $229, based on 7,804 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Arlington Precise Auto Repair & Sales, Inc., Lexus Of Lakeway, Autonation Chevrolet North Richland Hills lead the Texas transparency rankings. 762 of 1492 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.