Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 1981 of 5172 Texas car dealers from 9,036 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $239.

935 of 1981 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 541 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 9, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Lone Star State

Texas's dealer grade: C

77/100 average transparency score

46th highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 1981 dealers with verified quotes.

$239

Avg Doc Fee

59%

No Add-ons

77/100

Avg Score

9,036

Verified Quotes

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These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.

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Browse Dealers by Brand in Texas

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Toyota of Denton

Denton, TX

No mandatory add-ons · 32 verified quotes

David Mcdavid Ford

Fort Worth, TX

No mandatory add-ons · 23 verified quotes

Lexus of Austin

Austin, TX

No mandatory add-ons · 18 verified quotes

Texas Toyota of Grapevine

Grapevine, TX

Cleo Bay Subaru

Killeen, TX

Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge

Houston, TX

Genesis of Nw San Antonio

Boerne, TX

Toyota of Longview

Longview, TX

Ultimate Motorsports

Houston, TX

Allen Samuels Chry Dodge Jeep

Waco, TX

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More Dealers in Texas

Group-1-Hyundai-Southwest-Houston

Houston, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$317add-ons

Highly transparent

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Hewlett Volkswagen

Georgetown, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$289add-ons

Highly transparent

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North Park Subaru at Dominion

San Antonio, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$327add-ons

Highly transparent

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BMW of Mckinney

McKinney, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$374add-ons

Highly transparent

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Garlyn Shelton Mazda

Temple, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc feeNo add-ons

Highly transparent

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Freeman Honda

Dallas, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$77add-ons

Highly transparent

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Nyle Maxwell Austin

Austin, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc feeNo add-ons

Highly transparent

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Mercedes-Benz of Austin

Austin, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$415add-ons

Highly transparent

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Texan Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Humble, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,004add-ons

Highly transparent

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Group 1 Hyundai North Austin

Austin, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$160add-ons

Highly transparent

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Monument Chevrolet

Pasadena, TX · 5 verified quotes

$289doc feeNo add-ons

Highly transparent

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Autonation Acura Gulf Freeway

League City, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$376add-ons

Highly transparent

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James Wood Autopark, Inc.

Denton, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$300add-ons

Highly transparent

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Momentum Volkswagen

Houston, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$461add-ons

Highly transparent

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Rockwall Kia

Rockwall, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$250add-ons

Highly transparent

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Ron Craft Chevrolet

Baytown, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$211add-ons

Highly transparent

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Auto Source of Texas

Richardson, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$332add-ons

Highly transparent

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Avis Car Sales San Antonio

Live Oak, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$7add-ons

Highly transparent

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Bates Nissan

Killeen, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$666add-ons

Highly transparent

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BMW of Lubbock

Lubbock, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$665add-ons

Highly transparent

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Dealers by City in Texas

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Texas doc fee law

Texas law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $225. A doc fee above that level on a Texas quote is worth challenging before you sign.

Texas Dealer FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Texas?

As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 1520 rated Texas dealers is $239, based on 9,036 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Texas doc fees at approximately $225.

Who are the best car dealers in Texas?

Toyota of Denton, David Mcdavid Ford, Lexus of Austin lead the Texas transparency rankings. 935 of 1981 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.

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How Texas compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

$539 avg doc fee

$300 more than Texas

$437 avg doc fee

$198 more than Texas

$395 avg doc fee

$156 more than Texas

$141 avg doc fee

$98 less than Texas

Tips for Buying a Car in Texas

Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Texas is $239. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
Good news on add-ons: 59% 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.