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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More Dealers in Texas
Vandergriff Chevrolet
Arlington, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Elder Mitsubishi
Cedar Park, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
South Point Hyundai
Austin, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Toliver Ford Mineola Llc
Mineola, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Momentum BMW
Houston, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
James Wood Buick GMC
Decatur, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lamborghini Austin
Austin, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Team Granger
Orange, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Classic Chevy Hwy 6
Houston, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Payne Alice Chevrolet GMC
Alice, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Phil Leib's Toyota Mckinney
McKinney, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Richard Karr Buick GMC
Waco, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sterling Mccall Toyota Fort Bend
Richmond, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Audi San Juan
San Juan, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Carrick's Autos
Plano, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Crossroads Dcjr
Houston, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ennis Ford
Ennis, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Fiesta Nissan In Edinburg
Edinburg, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Grubbs Cadillac Of Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Genesis Of Harlingen
Harlingen, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited 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.