Texas Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Texas? We analyzed 4,165 verified OTD quotes from 790 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Texas's benchmark doc fee is $150 — $214 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 | Palestine Toyota | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #2 | Bacon Auto Ranch | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Brownsville Toyota | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Mercedes-Benz Of Boerne | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #5 | Genesis Of Plano | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Rockwall Ford | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #7 | Porsche Austin | A 100/100 | 8 |
| #8 | Huffines | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #9 | Doggett Honda Of Beaumont | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #10 | BMW Of Tyler | A 100/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Texas
These Texas dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $150.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Samuels Auto Group | $799 | 3 |
| 2 | Thai Pham | $785 | 3 |
| 3 | Westside Kia | $756 | 3 |
| 4 | The High-line Group | $595 | 7 |
| 5 | Southwest Toyota | $499 | 12 |
| 6 | Zt Automotive | $450 | 6 |
| 7 | Volkswagen Of Bossier City | $425 | 3 |
| 8 | Karl Malone | $399 | 3 |
| 9 | Planet Car | $396 | 5 |
| 10 | Bishop Maserati Alfa Romeo | $301 | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vic Vaughan Toyota Of Boerne | F 41.6/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Vandergriff Acura | F 43/100 | $225 | 7 |
| Rusty Wallis Honda | F 43/100 | $225 | 8 |
| Grubbs Infiniti Of San Antonio | F 46.4/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Don Ringler Toyota | F 52/100 | $0 | 3 |
| El Dorado Chevrolet - Mazda | F 52.1/100 | $225 | 3 |
| Lockhart Motor Company | F 52.6/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Dennis Eakin Kia | F 54.3/100 | $225 | 4 |
| Community Honda | F 56/100 | $0 | 6 |
| Vanguard Kia Of Arlington | F 56.8/100 | $0 | 10 |
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