Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1305 of 4858 Texas car dealers from 6,510 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
647 of 1305 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 236 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 16, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1305 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4858 dealers →Lost Pines Toyota
Bastrop, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, 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 quotesGenesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
Gilchrist Chevrolet
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Lithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TXOdessa, TX
Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
All American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Katy Direct Auto
Katy, TX
Kayalar Motors
Houston, TX
Kb's Auto Station
Gonzales, TX
Kc Auto Sales
San Angelo, TX
Kc Preowned Auto Sales
Garland, TX
Kcl Auto Sales
San Antonio, TX
Kd Motors
Lubbock, TX
Keating Motors Llc
Sour Lake, TX
Keith Mccoy Automotive Llc
Garland, TX
Kell Auto Sales, Inc
Wichita Falls, TX
Kenny's Auto Outlet Llc
Angleton, TX
Kens Motor Credit
Dallas, TX
Kent Beck Motors
Abilene, TX
Kerrtex Motors
Kerrville, TX
Kevin Ford Automotive
Garland, TX
Kian Motors
Plano, TX
Kian Motors Inc
Plano, TX
Kid Motors Inc
El Paso, TX
Killeen Auto Brokers
Killeen, TX
Killeen Auto Sales
Killeen, 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 $234, based on 6,510 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Lost Pines Toyota, Gene Messer Hyundai, Genesis Of Nw San Antonio lead the Texas transparency rankings. 647 of 1305 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 $234. 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.