Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1280 of 4889 Texas car dealers from 6,390 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $231.
629 of 1280 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 240 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 13, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1280 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4889 dealers →Dallas Lease Returns
Farmers Branch, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesDoggett Honda Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDoggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesClassic Toyota Galveston
Galveston, TXGalveston, TX
Classic Auto Park
Texarkana, TXTexarkana, TX
Five Star Subaru
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Fred Haas Toyota Country
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Freeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
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Ford's Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Foremost Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Fort Bend Cars & Trucks
Richmond, TX
Fort Worth Motor Company
Fort Worth, TX
Forza Autogroup Llc
San Marcos, TX
Foss Auto Sales
Forney, TX
Fourth Lane Auto Llc
Terrell, TX
Fox Acura Of El Paso
El Paso, TX
Fox Auto Motive Sa Llc
San Antonio, TX
Fox Lexus Of El Paso
El Paso, TX
Fox Toyota Of El Paso
El Paso, TX
Francia Motors
El Paso, TX
Frank Brown
Lubbock, TX
Frank Brown GMC
Lubbock, TX
Frank Brown Honda
Lubbock, TX
Frank Kent Cadillac
Fort Worth, TX
Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington
Arlington, TX
Frank's Car Barn
Houston, TX
Franklin Auto Sales
El Paso, TX
Franobi Enterprise
Houston, 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 990 rated Texas dealers is $231, based on 6,390 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Dallas Lease Returns, Doggett Honda Of Beaumont, Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont lead the Texas transparency rankings. 629 of 1280 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 $231. 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.