Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1309 of 4894 Texas car dealers from 6,556 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
650 of 1309 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 234 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 17, 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 1309 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4894 dealers →BMW Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesHoliday Ford
Whitesboro, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesLithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TXOdessa, TX
Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
All American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
Lexus Of Lakeway
Lakeway, TXLakeway, TX
Al Willeford Chevrolet
Portland, TXPortland, TX
Mac Haik Ford Pasadena
Pasadena, TXPasadena, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Magic Auto Sales
Dallas, TX
Magic Time Motors
San Antonio, TX
Magnolia Max Auto Sales Llc
Magnolia, TX
Magpie Auto
Dallas, TX
Main St. Used Cars
Garland, TX
Main Street Autos Sales And Service Llc
Whitehouse, TX
Main Street Motors
Atlanta, TX
Mainstreet Autoplex
Pearland, TX
Manny G Motors
San Antonio, TX
Manuel Used Cars
North Richland Hills, TX
Manuels Motors
Humble, TX
Mariachi Auto Sales Llc
Houston, TX
Mario Car Co
South Houston, TX
Mario Motors
South Houston, TX
Mario Used Cars
Pasadena, TX
Mario's Auto Group
South Houston, TX
Mario's Pasadena
Pasadena, TX
Mario's Used Cars
Houston, TX
Mark Motors
Boerne, TX
Mark Weinstein Motors
Austin, 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 1004 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,556 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 Austin, Holiday Ford, Freeman Buick-Gmc lead the Texas transparency rankings. 650 of 1309 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.