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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Rudolph Honda
El Paso, TX · 7 verified quotes
West Houston Subaru
Houston, TX · 27 verified quotes
Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Graham, TX · 7 verified quotes
Huffines Kia Corinth
Corinth, TX · 16 verified quotes
James Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC
Decatur, TX · 12 verified quotes
BMW Of College Station
College Station, TX · 4 verified quotes
Group 1 GMC Westside
El Paso, TX · 4 verified quotes
Group 1 Hyundai North Austin
Austin, TX · 4 verified quotes
Waco Mitsubishi
Waco, TX · 16 verified quotes
Land Rover West Houston
Katy, TX · 8 verified quotes
Ewing Buick GMC
Plano, TX · 51 verified quotes
Tomball Ford
Tomball, TX · 4 verified quotes
Crest Cadillac
Frisco, TX · 4 verified quotes
Goodson Acura
Dallas, TX · 12 verified quotes
Honda Leander
Leander, TX · 19 verified quotes
Mcree Ford
Dickinson, TX · 6 verified quotes
Porsche Grapevine
Grapevine, TX · 5 verified quotes
Audi North Houston
Houston, TX · 4 verified quotes
Red Mccombs Superior Hyundai
San Antonio, TX · 15 verified quotes
Team Gillman Volkswagen
Houston, TX · 7 verified quotes
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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 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.