Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1308 of 4894 Texas car dealers from 6,533 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
650 of 1308 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 235 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 1308 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4894 dealers →All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesLoving Toyota Scion
Lufkin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAll American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesGenesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Freeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
World Car Mazda - New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TXNew Braunfels, TX
Volvo Cars Of Temple
Temple, TXTemple, TX
Gilchrist Chevrolet
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Usa Car Expo
Houston, TXHouston, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Bellas Automotive Llc
Garland, TX
Bellfort Kar Care
Houston, TX
Bells Auto Sales
Austin, TX
Bemer Motor Cars
Houston, TX
Benbrook Motors
Fort Worth, TX
Bencomo Motors
El Paso, TX
Benham Auto Inc
Lubbock, TX
Benitez Auto Group
Dallas, TX
Benny Boyd CDJR Lampasas
Lampasas, TX
Benny Boyd Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove, TX
Benny Boyd Marble Falls
Marble Falls, TX
Benson's Auto Group
San Antonio, TX
Benson's Auto Group Mazda
San Antonio, TX
Bentley Austin
Austin, TX
Bentley Dallas
Dallas, TX
Bentley Houston
Houston, TX
Bentley San Antonio
Boerne, TX
Benton Motorplex
Cleburne, TX
Bert Ogden Cadillac
Edinburg, TX
Bert Ogden Chevrolet
Mission, 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 1002 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,533 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW, Loving Toyota Scion, All American Chevrolet Of Midland lead the Texas transparency rankings. 650 of 1308 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.