Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1306 of 4858 Texas car dealers from 6,511 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
647 of 1306 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 236 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 16, 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 1306 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4858 dealers →Sterling Subaru
Bryan, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesGenesis 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 quotesFreeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Dallas Lease Returns
Farmers Branch, TXFarmers Branch, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Houston Auto Land
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Nyle Maxwell CDJR Killeen
Killeen, TXKilleen, TX
Huffines Chevrolet Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Huffines Hyundai Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, 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 999 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,511 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Sterling Subaru, Genesis Of Nw San Antonio, Freeman Buick-Gmc lead the Texas transparency rankings. 647 of 1306 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.