Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1318 of 4893 Texas car dealers from 6,601 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
654 of 1318 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 230 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 1318 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4893 dealers →BMW Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Fort Worth
Benbrook, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesFred Haas Toyota Country
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesHoliday Ford
Whitesboro, TXWhitesboro, TX
Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
James Wood Hyundai
Decatur, TXDecatur, TX
Lithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TXOdessa, TX
Freeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Audi Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Purdy Mazda of Bryan College Station
Bryan, TX
Purdy Volkswagen
Bryan, TX
Pursch Motors, Inc.
Pleasanton, TX
Quality Auto Group
San Antonio, TX
Quality Auto Sales
Laredo, TX
Quality Cars
Houston, TX
Quality Investments
Tyler, TX
Quality Motors
Laredo, TX
Quality Motors Auto Center
Laredo, TX
Quality Motors Inc
Katy, TX
Quality Pre Owned Cars & Trucks
San Antonio, TX
Quick & Easy Auto Sales Llc
Houston, TX
Quick Sale Auto
Mineola, TX
R & B Finance Company
Dallas, TX
R & D Motors Inc.
Austin, TX
R & Z Auto Group
Austin, TX
R-motors
Arlington, TX
R&b Auto Sales Llc
Houston, TX
R&t Expo
Houston, TX
R66 Motors
Amarillo, TX
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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 1007 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,601 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, Audi Fort Worth, Fred Haas Toyota Country lead the Texas transparency rankings. 654 of 1318 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.