Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1334 of 4883 Texas car dealers from 6,666 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
658 of 1334 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 240 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 21, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1334 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4883 dealers →BMW Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesAutonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Lakeway
Lakeway, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesChastang Ford
Houston, TXHouston, TX
All American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
Britain Chevrolet
Greenville, TXGreenville, TX
Griffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TXSan Marcos, TX
Huffines Kia Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
Loving Toyota Scion
Lufkin, TXLufkin, TX
Classic Auto Park
Texarkana, TXTexarkana, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Rodriguez Motors Co.
Houston, TX
Rodz Auto
Irving, TX
Roger Beasley Mazda Leander
Leander, TX
Roger Motors Auto Sales
Dallas, TX
Roger Williams CDJR
Weatherford, TX
Rogers Ford Sales
Midland, TX
Rogers Motor Company
Wichita Falls, TX
Rogers Motorcars
Houston, TX
Roller Nguyen Enterprises
Wichita Falls, TX
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Austin
Austin, TX
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dallas
Dallas, TX
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Houston
Houston, TX
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North Houston
Houston, TX
Roman Motor Company
San Antonio, TX
Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin
Alvin, TX
Ron Carter Chevrolet Buick GMC
Alvin, TX
Ron Carter GMC
Alvin, TX
Ron Craft Cadillac
Baytown, TX
Ron Montgomery Motors
Garland, TX
Roraima Auto Sales
Rowlett, 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 1013 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,666 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, Autonation Mercedes-Benz Of Houston North, Lexus Of Lakeway lead the Texas transparency rankings. 658 of 1334 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: 53% 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.