Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1313 of 4893 Texas car dealers from 6,590 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
650 of 1313 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 229 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 18, 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 1313 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4893 dealers →Archer Kia
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesArlington Precise Auto Repair & Sales, Inc.
Arlington, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesDallas Lease Returns
Farmers Branch, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesGunn Nissan
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Lexus Of Lakeway
Lakeway, TXLakeway, TX
Freeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Audi Fort Worth
Benbrook, TXBenbrook, TX
Group 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TXEl Paso, TX
Griffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TXSan Marcos, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Primetime Auto
Corpus Christi, TX
Prince Automobiles
San Antonio, TX
Prince Used Cars Inc
San Antonio, TX
Principle Automotive
San Antonio, TX
Priority Express Logistic
Burleson, TX
Pristine Automotive Company
Melissa, TX
Prius World Of Austin
Austin, TX
Private Club Motors
Houston, TX
Pro-auto Group
El Paso, TX
Pro-auto Group Llc
El Paso, TX
Procter Motor Company Inc.
Lampasas, TX
Promax Auto
Houston, TX
Prosper Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Prosper, TX
Prosperity Motors Of Texas
Carrollton, TX
Protouch Auto Sales
Red Oak, TX
Pruitt Auto Sales
Granbury, TX
Pruitt Ford
Burkburnett, TX
Purdy Group
Bryan, TX
Purdy Mazda of Bryan College Station
Bryan, TX
Purdy Volkswagen
Bryan, 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 6,590 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, Arlington Precise Auto Repair & Sales, Inc., Dallas Lease Returns lead the Texas transparency rankings. 650 of 1313 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.