Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1263 of 4875 Texas car dealers from 6,355 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $230.
622 of 1263 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 231 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 11, 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 1263 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4875 dealers →Team Autoplex
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesPorsche Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesPorsche Dallas
Dallas, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDoggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Classic Auto Park
Texarkana, TXTexarkana, TX
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
Mercedes-Benz Of Lubbock
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Volvo Cars Of Temple
Temple, TXTemple, TX
Herb Easley Motors
Wichita Falls, TXWichita Falls, TX
BMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TXTyler, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Dynamo Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Dz Auto Center Llc
Houston, TX
E & E Motors - El Paisano
Austin, TX
E And B Cars Inc.
San Angelo, TX
E Auto Link
Houston, TX
E Auto Solutions
Grand Prairie, TX
E.T. Motors Usa Corp
Houston, TX
E-auto Groups
Dallas, TX
Ea Motorgroup
Austin, TX
Eag Chevrolet GMC Navasota
Navasota, TX
EAG Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Carthage
Carthage, TX
EAG Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat Palestine
Palestine, TX
Eag Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Mt. Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, TX
Eag Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Navasota
Navasota, TX
Eag Dodge Mt. Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, TX
EAG Ford Jacksonville
Jacksonville, TX
Eag Ford Mt Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, TX
EAG Ford Navasota
Navasota, TX
Eagle Auto Sales
Lindale, TX
Eagle Financial Auto Sales
Dallas, TX
Dealers by City in Texas
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 980 rated Texas dealers is $230, based on 6,355 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Team Autoplex, Porsche Austin, Porsche Dallas lead the Texas transparency rankings. 622 of 1263 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: 52% 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.