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 →BMW Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesGenesis Of Nw San Antonio
Boerne, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesGriffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Group 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TXEl Paso, TX
Gunn Nissan
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio, TX
BMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TXTyler, TX
Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Freeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Fred Haas Toyota Country
Houston, TXHouston, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Glenn Polk Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat
Gainesville, TX
Glenn Polk Ford
Gainesville, TX
Global Auto Finance
Houston, TX
Global Auto Sales
Spring, TX
Global Carz Dallas
Dallas, TX
Global Motor Trading
Houston, TX
Global Vehicles, Inc
Irving, TX
Globe Auto Sales
Dallas, TX
Gloe Auto Sales
Lubbock, TX
Glory Auto
Arlington, TX
Gm Auto
Cleveland, TX
Gm Finance Recovery Llc
Houston, TX
Gm Mega Auto Sales Llc
Waxahachie, TX
GMC Of Clifton
Clifton, TX
GMC Southwest
Houston, TX
Gmz Motors
San Antonio, TX
Gnc Motors
Cut and Shoot, TX
Gnr Motors Llc
Brookshire, TX
Go Deal Auto
Houston, TX
Go drive easy
North Richland Hills, 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?
BMW Of Austin, Genesis Of Nw San Antonio, Griffith Ford San Marcos 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.