Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1238 of 4874 Texas car dealers from 6,235 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $198.
603 of 1238 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 225 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 1238 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4874 dealers →Mac Haik Ford Pasadena
Pasadena, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDallas Lease Returns
Farmers Branch, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TXFrisco, TX
Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Doggett Honda Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
James Wood Hyundai
Decatur, TXDecatur, TX
All American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
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Coleman Motors
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New Boston, TX
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Beaumont, TX
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Woodway, TX
Collins Bros Jeep
Wylie, TX
Colony Auto Group
Stafford, TX
Comax
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Comcar Auto Sales
Laredo, TX
Commercial Trucks Mart
Dallas, TX
Community Auto Group
Baytown, TX
Compass Autos Llc
Houston, TX
Conroe Autoplex Llc
Conroe, TX
Consign My Vehicle
Plano, TX
Contigo Auto Sales
New Braunfels, TX
Continental Automotive Group
Austin, TX
Conversion Van Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Cook Motor Co Llc
Wichita Falls, TX
Cookcdjr
Cleveland, TX
Coombs Auto
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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 1238 rated Texas dealers is $198, based on 6,235 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Mac Haik Ford Pasadena, Dallas Lease Returns, David Mcdavid Ford lead the Texas transparency rankings. 603 of 1238 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.