Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1233 of 4886 Texas car dealers from 6,222 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $198.
599 of 1233 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 221 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 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.
Based on 1233 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4886 dealers →Classic Auto Park
Texarkana, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHuffines Kia Mckinney
McKinney, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesAuto Land Of Texas
Cypress, TX
$48 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHuffines Hyundai Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
Huffines Chevrolet Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Houston Auto Land
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Porsche Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Autonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Porsche Dallas
Dallas, TXDallas, TX
Hooks Lincoln
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
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Carrollton, TX
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Beeville, TX
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Beeville, TX
Coastline Motors
Corpus Christi, TX
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Socorro, TX
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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 1233 rated Texas dealers is $198, based on 6,222 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Classic Auto Park, Huffines Kia Mckinney, Auto Land Of Texas lead the Texas transparency rankings. 599 of 1233 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 $198. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 51% 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.