Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1239 of 4868 Texas car dealers from 6,259 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $197.
604 of 1239 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 224 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
47th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1239 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4868 dealers →Mercedes-Benz Of Mckinney
Mckinney, TX
$28 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesTexas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TX
$28 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesHuffines Kia Mckinney
McKinney, TX
$28 above the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesMoritz Kia Of Hurst
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Huffines Hyundai Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
Huffines Chevrolet Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Houston Auto Land
Houston, TXHouston, TX
BMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TXTyler, TX
Britain Chevrolet
Greenville, TXGreenville, TX
Hooks Lincoln
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
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Houston, TX
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Irving, TX
David's Auto Sales
Longview, TX
Davila Motors
San Antonio, TX
Davis Auto Sales
Manor, TX
Davis Motor Co
Lubbock, TX
Daystar Auto Sales
Galveston, TX
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El Paso, 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 $197, based on 6,259 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Mercedes-Benz Of Mckinney, Texas Toyota Of Grapevine, Huffines Kia Mckinney 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 $197. 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.