Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1308 of 4894 Texas car dealers from 6,557 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 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 1308 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4894 dealers →Porsche Dallas
Dallas, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesAl Willeford Chevrolet
Portland, TXPortland, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
World Car Mazda - New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TXNew Braunfels, TX
Dallas Lease Returns
Farmers Branch, TXFarmers Branch, TX
Lithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TXOdessa, TX
Mcdavid Ford Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Max Auto Sales Inc
San Antonio, TX
Max Motors
Corpus Christi, TX
Maxdale Auto Sales
Killeen, TX
Maximum Auto Sales
Etoile, TX
Mayas Auto
Dallas, TX
Mazda Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
Mazda Of Midland
Midland, TX
Mbk Auto Group , Inc
Houston, TX
Mc Auto Sport Inc.
Spring, TX
Mc Autos Llc
Pharr, TX
Mcallen Auto Sales Llc
McAllen, TX
Mcallen Motorcars
McAllen, TX
Mcandrew Motors
Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Mcc Cars Llc
Christoval, TX
Mccombs Ford West
San Antonio, TX
Mcgavock Auto Group
Amarillo, TX
McGavock Chevrolet
Pampa, TX
Mcgavock Chevrolet GMC Of Pampa
Pampa, TX
Mcgavock Nissan Of Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
McGavock Toyota
Pampa, 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 1003 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,557 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Porsche Dallas, All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW, David Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco 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.