Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 1758 of 5129 Texas car dealers from 9,668 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $226.
1010 of 1758 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 259 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
47th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1758 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 5129 dealers →Toyota Of Denton
Denton, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 39 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 33 verified quotes
See the quotesPark Place Motorcars Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 29 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Autonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Central
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Gay Family Kia
Dickinson, TXDickinson, TX
Ultimate Motorsports
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
James Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC
Decatur, TXDecatur, TX
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Audi Fort Worth
Benbrook, TX · 11 verified quotes
Toyota Of Midland
Midland, TX · 11 verified quotes
BMW Of Austin
Austin, TX · 10 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Boerne
Boerne, TX · 10 verified quotes
Texas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TX · 10 verified quotes
Toyota Of Longview
Longview, TX · 10 verified quotes
Chastang Ford
Houston, TX · 9 verified quotes
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TX · 9 verified quotes
Joe Myers Kia
Houston, TX · 9 verified quotes
Lexus Of Lakeway
Lakeway, TX · 9 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Mckinney
Mckinney, TX · 9 verified quotes
Archer Kia
Houston, TX · 8 verified quotes
Group 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Denton
Denton, TX · 8 verified quotes
Land Rover Dfw
Dallas, TX · 8 verified quotes
Mac Haik Chevrolet
Houston, TX · 8 verified quotes
Nyle Maxwell Austin
Austin, TX · 8 verified quotes
Nyle Maxwell CDJR Of Killeen
Killeen, TX · 8 verified quotes
Palestine Toyota
Palestine, TX · 8 verified quotes
Pegasus Chevrolet
Ennis, TX · 8 verified quotes
Porsche Austin
Austin, TX · 8 verified quotes
Texas doc fee law
Texas law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $225. A doc fee above that level on a Texas quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Texas Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Texas?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 1291 rated Texas dealers is $226, based on 9,668 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Texas doc fees at approximately $225.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Toyota Of Denton, Lexus Of Austin, Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth lead the Texas transparency rankings. 1010 of 1758 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 $226. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 58% 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.