Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1308 of 4894 Texas car dealers from 6,546 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
649 of 1308 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 234 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 1308 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4894 dealers →Archer Kia
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBayer Motor
Comanche, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesClassic Toyota Galveston
Galveston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Boerne
Boerne, TXBoerne, TX
BMW Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Bayer Auto Group
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
Classic Honda Galveston
Galveston, TXGalveston, TX
Usa Car Expo
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
Pegasus Chevrolet
Ennis, TXEnnis, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Lone Star Motors Ii
Fort Worth, TX
Lone Star Motors Llc
Dallas, TX
Lone Star Muscle Cars - Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX
Lonestar Auto Sports
Dallas, TX
Lonestar Automart
Irving, TX
Lonestar Mitsubishi
White Settlement, TX
Long Star Group Inc
Houston, TX
Longhorn Auto Group
Mansfield, TX
Longhorn Motors And Trailer Sales, Inc
Belton, TX
Lotus Auto Group, Inc.
Denton, TX
Lotus Auto Sales Llc
Austin, TX
Lotus Houston
Houston, TX
Lotus Of The Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX
Loving Nissan
Lufkin, TX
Loving Toyota
Lufkin, TX
Low Price Auto Sales
Garland, TX
Loya's House Of Cars
Commerce, TX
Lt's Automotive Llc
Lubbock, TX
Luckor Auto
San Antonio, TX
Lucky Motorsports
El Paso, 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 1002 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,546 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Archer Kia, Bayer Motor, Classic Toyota Galveston lead the Texas transparency rankings. 649 of 1308 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.