Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1250 of 4868 Texas car dealers from 6,298 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $230.
609 of 1250 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 229 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1250 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4868 dealers →Griffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesGroup 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesGenesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Genesis Of Nw San Antonio
Boerne, TXBoerne, TX
Gay Family Kia
Dickinson, TXDickinson, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Bacon Auto Ranch
Athens, TXAthens, TX
Bayer Auto Group
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
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Direct Car Company
Houston, TX
Direct One Auto
Houston, TX
Direkt Auto Sales
Amarillo, TX
Discount Auto
Austin, TX
Discount Auto Brokers
Houston, TX
Discount Auto Company
Houston, TX
Discount Auto Mart Llc
Houston, TX
Discount Automotive
El Campo, TX
Discount Diesels Llc
Liberty Hill, TX
Dixie Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Dixon Motors
Houston, TX
Dkr Inc
Arlington, 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 969 rated Texas dealers is $230, based on 6,298 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Griffith Ford San Marcos, Freeman Buick-Gmc, Group 1 Subaru El Paso lead the Texas transparency rankings. 609 of 1250 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 $230. 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.