Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1446 of 4888 Texas car dealers from 7,457 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $227.
732 of 1446 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 255 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 27, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
45th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1446 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4888 dealers →World Car Mazda - New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Mckinney
Mckinney, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMcdavid Ford Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Mercedes-Benz Of Waco
Waco, TXWaco, TX
Stewart Toyota
Corsicana, TXCorsicana, TX
Team Autoplex
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Holiday Ford
Whitesboro, TXWhitesboro, TX
Archer Kia
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Toyota Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TXWichita Falls, TX
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Group 1 Buick GMC North
Houston, TX · 10 verified quotes
Peters Chevrolet Buick
Longview, TX · 3 verified quotes
Group 1 Toyota Fort Bend
Richmond, TX · 14 verified quotes
Gunn Acura
San Antonio, TX · 3 verified quotes
Granbury Kia
Granbury, TX · 3 verified quotes
Booz Auto Sales Llc
McAllen, TX · 3 verified quotes
Mcgavock Nissan
Lubbock, TX · 3 verified quotes
Joe Myers Kia
Houston, TX · 3 verified quotes
Mac Haik's Southway Ford
San Antonio, TX · 14 verified quotes
Mac Haik CDJR Katy Freeway
Houston, TX · 3 verified quotes
Freeman Honda
Dallas, TX · 8 verified quotes
Volkswagen Cypress
Houston, TX · 11 verified quotes
Fourstars Nissan Of Denton
Denton, TX · 10 verified quotes
Cook Ford
Texas City, TX · 25 verified quotes
Loving Toyota Scion
Lufkin, TX · 8 verified quotes
Gullo Mazda
Conroe, TX · 10 verified quotes
Gunn Honda
San Antonio, TX · 23 verified quotes
Jaguar Dallas
Dallas, TX · 5 verified quotes
Hacienda Ford
Edinburg, TX · 3 verified quotes
Honda Of Clear Lake
League City, TX · 4 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Texas
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 1076 rated Texas dealers is $227, based on 7,457 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
World Car Mazda - New Braunfels, Mercedes-Benz Of Lubbock, Mercedes-Benz Of Mckinney lead the Texas transparency rankings. 732 of 1446 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 $227. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 54% 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.