Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1318 of 4894 Texas car dealers from 6,631 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
655 of 1318 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 230 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 19, 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 4894 dealers →Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Toyota
Hurst, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesFive Star Subaru
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
Fred Haas Toyota Country
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Gilchrist Chevrolet
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Doggett Honda Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Griffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TXSan Marcos, TX
Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Ray Jones Chevrolet
Center, TX
Rayan Motors
Midland, TX
Raymond GMC
Center, TX
Rayyan Autos
Dallas, TX
Rb Autoplex Llc
Mission, TX
Rbf Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Rbp Automotive Inc.
Houston, TX
React Auto
La Porte, TX
Ready 2 Drive
Houston, TX
Red Auto Sales LLC
Pharr, TX
Red Carpet Auto Sales
Seguin, TX
Red Diamond Autos Llc
San Antonio, TX
Red Mccombs Automotive
San Antonio, TX
Red Mccombs Drive Away Motors
San Antonio, TX
Red Point Auto Sales
Mission, TX
Redd's Wheels
Garland, TX
Redline Auto Sales Llc
Cedar Creek, TX
Redline Autosports
Houston, TX
Redline Motors
Dallas, TX
Reef Autoplex Llc
San Antonio, 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 1010 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,631 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Gene Messer Hyundai, Freeman Buick-Gmc, Freeman Toyota lead the Texas transparency rankings. 655 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.