Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1285 of 4893 Texas car dealers from 6,405 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $230.
630 of 1285 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 242 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 1285 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4893 dealers →Mcdavid Ford Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesMcdavid Lincoln
Frisco, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesTeam Autoplex
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
Toyota Of Longview
Longview, TXLongview, TX
Nyle Maxwell CDJR Killeen
Killeen, TXKilleen, TX
Auto Land Of Texas
Cypress, TXCypress, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Mercedes-Benz Of Boerne
Boerne, TXBoerne, TX
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Friendly Auto Sales
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Dallas, TX
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Crosby, TX
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Frisco, TX
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Edinburg, TX
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Lewisville, TX
Ft Motors
Houston, TX
Fuentes Automotive Group Llc
Houston, TX
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Houston, TX
Fullblast Motors
Houston, TX
Future Mobility
Decatur, TX
G & G Auto Sales
Houston, TX
G Motors
Tomball, TX
G.R. Auto Sales
Denton, TX
G-licon Motors Llc
Hutto, TX
G&a Auto Sales
Austin, 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 994 rated Texas dealers is $230, based on 6,405 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 Ford Fort Worth, Mcdavid Lincoln, Team Autoplex lead the Texas transparency rankings. 630 of 1285 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.