Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 1981 of 5188 Texas car dealers from 9,060 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $239.

940 of 1981 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 537 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 10, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Lone Star State

Texas's dealer grade: C

78/100 average transparency score

46th highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 1981 dealers with verified quotes.

$239

Avg Doc Fee

59%

No Add-ons

78/100

Avg Score

9,060

Verified Quotes

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These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.

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Browse Dealers by Brand in Texas

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Toyota of Denton

Denton, TX

No mandatory add-ons · 32 verified quotes

David Mcdavid Ford

Fort Worth, TX

No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes

Lexus of Austin

Austin, TX

No mandatory add-ons · 18 verified quotes

Texas Toyota of Grapevine

Grapevine, TX

Cleo Bay Subaru

Killeen, TX

Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge

Houston, TX

Genesis of Nw San Antonio

Boerne, TX

Toyota of Longview

Longview, TX

Ultimate Motorsports

Houston, TX

Allen Samuels Chry Dodge Jeep

Waco, TX

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More Dealers in Texas

Bob Utter Ford

Sherman, TX · 15 verified quotes

$225doc fee$499add-ons

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Crest Nissan of Frisco

Frisco, TX · 15 verified quotes

$225doc fee$682add-ons

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Group 1 Ford of South Austin

Austin, TX · 15 verified quotes

$225doc fee$651add-ons

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Nissan of Boerne

Boerne, TX · 14 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,206add-ons

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North Park Lincoln at Dominion

San Antonio, TX · 12 verified quotes

$225doc fee$404add-ons

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Covert Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Austin, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,252add-ons

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Ewing Subaru of Plano

Plano, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$171add-ons

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Group 1 Kia South Austin

Austin, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$322add-ons

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Big Star Hyundai

Friendswood, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$728add-ons

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Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houston

Stafford, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$596add-ons

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Toyota of Irving

Irving, TX · 10 verified quotes

$230doc fee$0add-ons

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Baytown Hyundai

Baytown, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$754add-ons

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Bob Utter Kia

Sherman, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$421add-ons

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Galleria Chevrolet

Farmers Branch, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$249add-ons

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Volkswagen Cypress

Houston, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$75add-ons

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Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Katy

Katy, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$599add-ons

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Principle Volvo Cars San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$285add-ons

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Cavender Buick GMC North

San Antonio, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$402add-ons

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Jaguar Dallas

Garland, TX · 5 verified quotes

$285doc fee$172add-ons

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A&M Cars

Houston, TX · 3 verified quotes

$499doc feeNo add-ons

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Dealers by City in Texas

Baytown Silsbee Granbury Sherman Laredo Addison Dallas Austin San Marcos Odessa

Texas doc fee law

Texas law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $225. A doc fee above that level on a Texas quote is worth challenging before you sign.

Texas Dealer FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Texas?

As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 1524 rated Texas dealers is $239, based on 9,060 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Texas doc fees at approximately $225.

Who are the best car dealers in Texas?

Toyota of Denton, David Mcdavid Ford, Lexus of Austin lead the Texas transparency rankings. 940 of 1981 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.

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How Texas compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

$538 avg doc fee

$299 more than Texas

$437 avg doc fee

$198 more than Texas

$396 avg doc fee

$157 more than Texas

$141 avg doc fee

$98 less than Texas

Tips for Buying a Car in Texas

Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Texas is $239. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
Good news on add-ons: 59% 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.