Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1306 of 4858 Texas car dealers from 6,510 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 →BMW Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesHoliday Ford
Whitesboro, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHerb Easley Motors
Wichita Falls, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMac Haik Ford Pasadena
Pasadena, TXPasadena, TX
Gunn Nissan
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio, TX
Group 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TXEl Paso, TX
Griffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TXSan Marcos, TX
Hooks Lincoln
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Houston Auto Land
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Britain Chevrolet
Greenville, TXGreenville, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Aztec GMC
Beeville, TX
Azteca Auto Sales Llc
Dallas, TX
Azul Auto Dealer Llc
San Antonio, TX
B & B Auto Sales
Midland, TX
B & M Car Co
Conroe, TX
B 7 Motors
Dallas, TX
B Jon Auto Llc
Houston, TX
Baba Autos
Houston, TX
Bac Motors
Weslaco, TX
Bacon Auto Country Inc.
Jacksonville, TX
Bad Credit Call Fadi
Dallas, TX
Bailey Auto Plaza
Graham, TX
Baja Texas Auto
Mansfield, TX
Ballistic Auto
Socorro, TX
Baltazar's Auto Sales Llc
Grand Prairie, TX
Bandana Certified Motors
Houston, TX
Bang Bang Autos, Llc
Amarillo, TX
Bankers Autos
Denton, TX
Bar-w Ford Tulia Ltd
Tulia, TX
Barbee Auto Sales, Llc
Austin, TX
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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 999 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,510 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
BMW Of Austin, Holiday Ford, Herb Easley Motors 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.