Texas Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Texas? We analyzed 6,254 verified OTD quotes from 1239 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 1239 rated Texas dealers is $198, $202 below the national average, based on 6,254 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
46th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Texas has the 46th-highest average doc fee of the 53 states we track, at $198.
- 604 of 1239 rated Texas dealers earned an A for transparency; 225 earned a D or F.
- Huffines Chevrolet Plano in Plano is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 8 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Texas range from $0 to $999 — Classic Honda charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Texas is accessories, appearing on 33% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,671.
Texas Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Texas
The most transparent dealers in Texas, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Huffines Chevrolet Plano
Plano, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesHouston Auto Land
Houston, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesHooks Lincoln
Fort Worth, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHoliday Ford
Whitesboro, TXWhitesboro, TX
Hicks Family Subaru
Corpus Christi, TXCorpus Christi, TX
Herb Easley Motors
Wichita Falls, TXWichita Falls, TX
Classic Auto Park
Texarkana, TXTexarkana, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Gunn Nissan
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio, TX
Classic Toyota Galveston
Galveston, TXGalveston, TX
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Highest Doc Fees in Texas
These Texas dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $198.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classic Honda | $999 | 7 |
| 2 | Zt Automotive | $899 | 9 |
| 3 | Westside Kia | $756 | 5 |
| 4 | Hacienda Ford | $600 | 3 |
| 5 | The High-Line Group | $595 | 3 |
| 6 | Berkshire Hathaway Automotive | $506 | 4 |
| 7 | Hiley Mazda Of Arlington | $499 | 8 |
| 8 | Payne | $494 | 3 |
| 9 | Grubbs Infiniti | $493 | 5 |
| 10 | Clark Knapp Honda | $491 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Infiniti | F 39/100 | $0 | 10 |
| Rusty Wallis Honda | F 43.6/100 | $225 | 6 |
| Grubbs Infiniti Of San Antonio | F 46.4/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Lockhart Motor Company | F 52.6/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Infiniti Of El Paso | F 55/100 | $75 | 3 |
| Don Davis Nissan | F 55.8/100 | $0 | 6 |
| Vandergriff Acura | F 57.2/100 | $52 | 13 |
| Neessen Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Truck Inc | F 57.5/100 | $219 | 5 |
| Classic Kia Of Carrollton | F 58.7/100 | $225 | 5 |
| Clay Cooley Hyundai Of Rockwall | D 60.6/100 | $0 | 14 |
Most Common Add-ons in Texas
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Texas, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Texas
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Texas?
Ford
127 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Chevrolet
84 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Toyota
81 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Dodge
63 dealers · Avg score: 75/100
Hyundai
62 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Jeep
61 dealers · Avg score: 74/100
Nissan
61 dealers · Avg score: 75/100
Chrysler
59 dealers · Avg score: 74/100
Honda
54 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
GMC
52 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Ram
49 dealers · Avg score: 72/100
Kia
45 dealers · Avg score: 71/100
Mazda
42 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Buick
39 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Subaru
27 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
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How Texas compares to its neighbors
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Texas Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Texas?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee in Texas is $198, based on 6,254 verified out-the-door quotes from 1239 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $202 below the $400 national average.
Which Texas dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Classic Honda charges the highest verified doc fee in Texas at $999. Doc fees across the state range from $0 to $999.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Texas?
Huffines Chevrolet Plano in Plano is the highest-rated dealer in Texas with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 8 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Texas?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Texas dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 604 of 1239 rated Texas dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.