Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1320 of 4893 Texas car dealers from 6,620 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
655 of 1320 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 232 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 1320 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4893 dealers →Land Rover Dfw
Dallas, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 22 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Audi Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
Lost Pines Toyota
Bastrop, TXBastrop, TX
Chastang Ford
Houston, TXHouston, TX
South Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Austin, TXAustin, TX
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Rac Performance
Carrollton, TX
Race Auto Sales
San Antonio, TX
Raceline Motors, Llc
Denton, TX
Raj Motors Sales
Greenville, TX
Ralos Auto Sales
Marshall, TX
RAM Country Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells, TX
RAM Country Del Rio
Del Rio, TX
RAM Country Fort Stockton
Fort Stockton, TX
RAM Country Wharton
Wharton, TX
RAM's Motors Llc
San Antonio, TX
Ramos Auto Sales Inc
McAllen, TX
Ramos Of Dallas Llc
Dallas, TX
Randall Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Henderson, TX
Randall Motors Inc
San Angelo, TX
Randall Reed's Planet Ford 635
Garland, TX
Randolph Auto Sales
San Antonio, TX
Randy Adams Inc.
New Braunfels, TX
Rao Autos
Houston, TX
Raptor Auto Llc
Houston, TX
Ray Jones Chevrolet
Center, 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 1009 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,620 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Land Rover Dfw, David Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco, Lexus Of Austin lead the Texas transparency rankings. 655 of 1320 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.