Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1336 of 4883 Texas car dealers from 6,676 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
659 of 1336 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 241 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 1336 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4883 dealers →Dallas Lease Returns
Farmers Branch, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesDoggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Bacon Auto Ranch
Athens, TXAthens, TX
James Wood Hyundai
Decatur, TXDecatur, TX
Gunn Nissan
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio, TX
Bayer Auto Group
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
BMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TXTyler, TX
Bayer Motor
Comanche, TXComanche, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Roraima Auto Sales
Rowlett, TX
Rothbard Chevrolet
Grapevine, TX
Round Rock Motors
Round Rock, TX
Route 6 Auto Sales
Alvin, TX
Route 69 Auto Sales
Hutto, TX
Route 77 Garage
Weslaco, TX
Roy's Auto Plaza
Amarillo, TX
Royal Direct Auto Llc
Dallas, TX
Royal Palms Auto + Sales
Houston, TX
Royal Premier Motors
Dallas, TX
Rp Elite Motors
Springtown, TX
Rpm Autos
Amarillo, TX
Rs Motors
Mcallen, TX
Ruben's Auto Sales, LLC San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Ruben's Auto Sales, LLC San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Rudolph Chevrolet
El Paso, TX
Rudolph Volkswagen Of El Paso
El Paso, TX
Ruiz Auto Sales Llc
Lewisville, TX
Ruiz Ranch Motors
Spring Branch, TX
Rumi Motors
Houston, 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 1015 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,676 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Dallas Lease Returns, David Mcdavid Ford, David Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco lead the Texas transparency rankings. 659 of 1336 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.