Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 1874 of 5153 Texas car dealers from 10,589 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $225.
1102 of 1874 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 1874 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 5153 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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North Houston Mitsubishi
Houston, TXNo Pricing Provided
Ancira Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM - San Antonio
San Antonio, TXNo Pricing Provided
North Park Alc
Kirby, TXNo Pricing Provided
Amigo Motors
El Paso, TXNo Pricing Provided
Always Motors
Spring, TXNo Pricing Provided
Pre-owned Plus
San Antonio, TXNo Pricing Provided
Pearman Motor Company
Alto, TXNo Pricing Provided
Premier Pickups
Lewisville, TXNo Pricing Provided
Smart Motors
Houston, TXNo Pricing Provided
Solana Motors
Brady, TXNo Pricing Provided
Sky's Auto Sales, Inc
Austin, TXNo Pricing Provided
Mike Perry Chevrolet
San Augustine, TXNo Pricing Provided
Alpha Autoplex
Watauga, TXNo Pricing Provided
South Park Nissan
San Antonio, TXNo Pricing Provided
First Start Motors Llc
Dallas, TXNo Pricing Provided
Fast Lane Motorsports
Arlington, TXNo Pricing Provided
Front Line Ready
Lewisville, TXNo Pricing Provided
Fairlease
Allen, TXNo Pricing Provided
Southwest Heritage Credit Union
Odessa, TXNo Pricing Provided
E-z Motors
Hidalgo, TXNo Pricing Provided
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 1374 rated Texas dealers is $225, based on 10,589 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. 1102 of 1874 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.