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 →Mac Haik Ford Pasadena
Pasadena, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGunn Nissan
San Antonio, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesAcura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesBayer Motor
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
Speed Motors Llc
Arlington, TXArlington, TX
Volvo Cars Of Temple
Temple, TXTemple, TX
Parkway Family Mazda
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Britain Chevrolet
Greenville, TXGreenville, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Top Line Auto Inc.
Dallas, TXDallas, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Grand Lux Motorcars
Dallas, TX
Grand Motori Auto Sales
San Antonio, TX
Granger Chevrolet
Orange, TX
Granger Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Orange, TX
Granite Hills Chevrolet
Llano, TX
Grantz Auto Plaza Llc
Lumberton, TX
Grapeland Autos
Conroe, TX
Grapevine Chrysler
Grapevine, TX
Grapevine Lincoln
Grapevine, TX
Great Auto Sales Llc
Lubbock, TX
Greater Texas Truck And Auto Sales
Caddo Mills, TX
Green Motor Co.
Pittsburg, TX
Green Source Auto Group Llc
Houston, TX
Greenlight Auto Llc
Austin, TX
Greenville Auto Sales
Greenville, TX
Greenville Chrysler
Greenville, TX
Greenville Hyundai
Greenville, TX
Greenville Motors, Llc
Greenville, TX
Greenway Katy Motors
Katy, TX
Greg Lair GMC
Amarillo, 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 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?
Mac Haik Ford Pasadena, Gunn Nissan, Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley 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.