Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 1552 of 4967 Texas car dealers from 8,092 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $231.
793 of 1552 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 289 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 10, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
46th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1552 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4967 dealers →Group 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesPegasus Chevrolet
Ennis, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesDallas Lease Returns
Farmers Branch, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesAutonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Houston Auto Land
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Classic Toyota Galveston
Galveston, TXGalveston, TX
Palestine Toyota
Palestine, TXPalestine, TX
Mcdavid Ford Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Mcgavock Nissan Amarillo
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
Autonation Chevrolet North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, TXNorth Richland Hills, TX
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Nyle Maxwell CDJR Killeen
Killeen, TX · 8 verified quotes
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Houston, TX · 4 verified quotes
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Boerne, TX · 8 verified quotes
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San Juan, TX · 5 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Lubbock
Lubbock, TX · 6 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Mckinney
Mckinney, TX · 8 verified quotes
Auto Land Of Texas
Cypress, TX · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Waco
Waco, TX · 5 verified quotes
Metro Mazda Of Mesquite
Mesquite, TX · 3 verified quotes
Joe Myers Kia
Houston, TX · 9 verified quotes
Britain Chevrolet
Greenville, TX · 4 verified quotes
Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TX · 4 verified quotes
All American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TX · 4 verified quotes
Herb Easley Motors
Wichita Falls, TX · 4 verified quotes
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TX · 4 verified quotes
Classic Auto Park
Texarkana, TX · 3 verified quotes
Al Willeford Chevrolet
Portland, TX · 3 verified quotes
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TX · 9 verified quotes
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Houston, TX · 8 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 1133 rated Texas dealers is $231, based on 8,092 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Group 1 Subaru El Paso, Pegasus Chevrolet, Dallas Lease Returns lead the Texas transparency rankings. 793 of 1552 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 $231. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 56% 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.