Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1239 of 4874 Texas car dealers from 6,254 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $198.
604 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 →Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesSterling Subaru
Bryan, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHooks Lincoln
Fort Worth, TX
$27 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHouston Auto Land
Houston, TXHouston, TX
BMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TXTyler, TX
Huffines Chevrolet Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Huffines Hyundai Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
Huffines Kia Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
BMW Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Team Autoplex
Houston, TXHouston, 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 6,254 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Sterling Subaru, Hooks Lincoln lead the Texas transparency rankings. 604 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.