Texas Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Texas? We analyzed 5,281 verified OTD quotes from 971 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Texas's average doc fee is $232 — $168 below the national average.
Texas Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Texas
The most transparent dealers in Texas based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Brownsville Honda | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #2 | Cleo Bay Subaru | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #3 | Gene Messer Hyundai | A 100/100 | 9 |
| #4 | Classic Auto Park | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Roger Beasley Mazda Central | A 100/100 | 11 |
| #6 | Toyota Wichita Falls | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Herb Easley Motors | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Mcdavid Ford Fort Worth | A 100/100 | 12 |
| #10 | Bacon Auto Ranch | A 100/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Texas
These Texas dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $232.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gengras | $899 | 6 |
| 2 | Allen Samuels Auto Group | $799 | 3 |
| 3 | Thai Pham | $785 | 3 |
| 4 | Westside Kia | $756 | 4 |
| 5 | Pinnacle Peak Auto Sales Llc | $699 | 3 |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz Of Covington | $425 | 4 |
| 7 | Sterling Kia | $425 | 6 |
| 8 | Volkswagen Of Bossier City | $425 | 3 |
| 9 | Avis Car Sales | $412 | 8 |
| 10 | Planet Car | $396 | 5 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Texas
These Texas dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Wallis Honda | F 43/100 | $225 | 8 |
| Audi North Houston | F 45.9/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Grubbs Infiniti Of San Antonio | F 46.4/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Hgreg.com | F 47/100 | $198 | 6 |
| Vic Vaughan Toyota Of Boerne | F 47.6/100 | $0 | 6 |
| Vandergriff Acura | F 47.8/100 | $225 | 10 |
| Don Ringler Toyota | F 52/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Lockhart Motor Company | F 52.6/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Dennis Eakin Kia | F 53.8/100 | $225 | 9 |
| Vanguard Kia Of Arlington | F 54.6/100 | $0 | 16 |
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