Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1288 of 4891 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 4891 dealers →David Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesFive Star Subaru
Grapevine, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesFred Haas Toyota Country
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Freeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Toyota Of Longview
Longview, TXLongview, TX
Hooks Lincoln
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Bacon Auto Ranch
Athens, TXAthens, TX
Houston Auto Land
Houston, TXHouston, TX
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Wichita Falls, TX
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Wichita Falls, TX
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Wichita Falls, TX
Grupo Aztecar Mex Llc
San Antonio, TX
Gt Auto
Lewisville, TX
Gt Auto Center
Del Rio, TX
Gtownautos.com
Gainesville, TX
Gtr Auto Sales Llc
Haltom City, TX
Gulf Coast Auto Park
Angleton, TX
Gulf Coast Chevrolet Buick GMC
Angleton, TX
Gulf Coast Direct Auto
Santa Fe, TX
Gulf Coast Financing
Houston, TX
Gullo Dealerships
Conroe, TX
Gunn Acura
San Antonio, TX
Gunn Automotive Group
San Antonio, TX
Gunn Buick-gmc, Ltd
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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?
David Mcdavid Ford, Five Star Subaru, BMW Of Tyler 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.