Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1288 of 4893 Texas car dealers from 6,441 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $230.
633 of 1288 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 241 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 14, 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 1288 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4893 dealers →Group 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesNorth Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Universal Toyota
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio, TX
Griffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TXSan Marcos, TX
Pegasus Chevrolet
Ennis, TXEnnis, TX
Mercedes-Benz Of Mckinney
Mckinney, TXMckinney, TX
Dallas Lease Returns
Farmers Branch, TXFarmers Branch, TX
Mercedes-Benz Of Lubbock
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Giant Auto Mart
Houston, TX
Giant Auto Mart 2
Houston, TX
Gigante Auto Group
Dallas, TX
Gil Auto Sales Inc
Houston, TX
Gilchrist Automotive
Weatherford, TX
Giles Motors
Waco, TX
Giles Volvo Cars El Paso
El Paso, TX
Gilley's Auto Sales & Services
Commerce, TX
Gilliam Auto Sales
Marble Falls, TX
Gillman Automotive Group
Harlingen, TX
Gillman Chevrolet GMC
San Benito, TX
Gillman Chevrolet Harlingen
Harlingen, TX
Gillman GMC Of San Benito
San Benito, TX
Gillman Honda Fort Bend
Rosenberg, TX
Gillman Honda San Benito
San Benito, TX
Gillman Nissan Fort Bend
Rosenberg, TX
Gk Auto Trading Llc
Arlington, TX
Glasscock Chevrolet Service
Big Lake, TX
Glenn Polk Auto Group
Gainesville, TX
Glenn Polk Chevrolet Of Sanger
Sanger, 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 996 rated Texas dealers is $230, based on 6,441 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Group 1 Subaru El Paso, North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley, David Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco lead the Texas transparency rankings. 633 of 1288 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.