Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1293 of 4891 Texas car dealers from 6,460 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $230.
638 of 1293 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 1293 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4891 dealers →BMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHoliday Ford
Whitesboro, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDoggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDoggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Doggett Honda Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Dallas Lease Returns
Farmers Branch, TXFarmers Branch, TX
Bayer Auto Group
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
Britain Chevrolet
Greenville, TXGreenville, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Bayer Motor
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
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Haq Motors Tx
Spring, TX
Hardy Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Hargraves Quality Cars And Trucks
San Angelo, TX
Hart Chevrolet GMC
Dalhart, TX
Hart/xit Automotive Group
Dalhart, TX
Hartline Family Auto
New Boston, TX
Hawkes Outdoors
San Antonio, TX
Hawkins Motor Company
Amarillo, TX
Hayes Motor Company
Lubbock, TX
Haynes Auto Sales
Weatherford, TX
Heb Auto Sales
Euless, TX
Heights Motor Credit
Houston, TX
Heights Motors Llc
Houston, TX
Helfman Alfa Romeo
Houston, TX
Helfman Maserati
Houston, TX
Herb Easley Chevrolet
Wichita Falls, TX
Herb Easley Volkswagen
Wichita Falls, TX
Herbie's Cars
Austin, TX
Hercules Auto Sales
San Benito, TX
Heritage Auto Of San Antonio
San Antonio, 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 999 rated Texas dealers is $230, based on 6,460 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 Tyler, Holiday Ford, Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram lead the Texas transparency rankings. 638 of 1293 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.