Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1334 of 4865 Texas car dealers from 6,666 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
658 of 1334 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 239 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 21, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1334 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4865 dealers →Chastang Ford
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesLithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLost Pines Toyota
Bastrop, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Volvo Cars Of Temple
Temple, TXTemple, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Of Georgetown
Georgetown, TXGeorgetown, TX
Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Central
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Gilchrist Chevrolet
Houston, TXHouston, TX
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All American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TX · 4 verified quotes
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Lakeway, TX · 9 verified quotes
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Austin, TX · 22 verified quotes
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Greenville, TX · 4 verified quotes
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Amarillo, TX · 4 verified quotes
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San Juan, TX · 5 verified quotes
Griffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TX · 3 verified quotes
Al Willeford Chevrolet
Portland, TX · 3 verified quotes
Doggett Honda Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX · 3 verified quotes
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Farmers Branch, TX · 4 verified quotes
Group 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TX · 5 verified quotes
Nyle Maxwell CDJR Killeen
Killeen, TX · 8 verified quotes
Gunn Nissan
San Antonio, TX · 4 verified quotes
BMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TX · 4 verified quotes
Land Rover Dfw
Dallas, TX · 6 verified quotes
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TX · 8 verified quotes
Herb Easley Motors
Wichita Falls, TX · 4 verified quotes
BMW Of Austin
Austin, TX · 9 verified quotes
Top Line Auto Inc.
Dallas, TX · 3 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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 1013 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,666 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Chastang Ford, Lithia Toyota Of Odessa, Lost Pines Toyota lead the Texas transparency rankings. 658 of 1334 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: 53% 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.