Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1259 of 4875 Texas car dealers from 6,344 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $230.
620 of 1259 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 228 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 10, 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 1259 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4875 dealers →Mcdavid Lincoln
Frisco, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesBritain Chevrolet
Greenville, TX
$118 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesSouth Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Freeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Universal Toyota
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio, TX
Audi Fort Worth
Benbrook, TXBenbrook, TX
Parkway Family Mazda
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Fred Haas Toyota Country
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Mcdavid Ford Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, 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 979 rated Texas dealers is $230, based on 6,344 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Mcdavid Lincoln, Britain Chevrolet, South Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram lead the Texas transparency rankings. 620 of 1259 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.