Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1239 of 4874 Texas car dealers from 6,253 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $198.
603 of 1239 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 225 earn a D or F
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.
Based on 1239 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4874 dealers →Universal Toyota
San Antonio, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Mckinney
Mckinney, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesTexas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesPark Place Motorcars Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Moritz Kia Of Hurst
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Stewart Toyota
Corsicana, TXCorsicana, TX
Doggett Honda Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Sterling Subaru
Bryan, TXBryan, TX
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Covert CDJR Bee Cave
Austin, TX
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Austin, TX
Covert Ford Of Hutto
Hutto, TX
Covert Lincoln Austin
Austin, TX
Cow Boys Auto Sales Llc
Garland, TX
Cowboy's Automotive
Houston, TX
Cowboys Auto Ranch
Fort Worth, TX
Craig's Classics
Fort Worth, TX
Craigs Auto Sales
Granbury, TX
Crank Auto Repair & Sales
Austin, TX
Cransh Auto Sales, Inc
Arlington, TX
Credit Auto
Lumberton, TX
Credit Builders Auto
Texarkana, TX
Credit Choice Motors
Sherman, TX
Crenwelge CDJR Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, TX
Crenwelge CDJR Kerrville
Kerrville, TX
Crenwelge GMC Kerrville
Kerrville, TX
Crest Auto Sales
Hudson Oaks, TX
Cross Motor Sales
Sulphur Springs, TX
Cross Pointe Auto
Amarillo, 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 1239 rated Texas dealers is $198, based on 6,253 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Universal Toyota, Mercedes-Benz Of Mckinney, Texas Toyota Of Grapevine lead the Texas transparency rankings. 603 of 1239 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.