Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1337 of 4883 Texas car dealers from 6,685 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
661 of 1337 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
79/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1337 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4883 dealers →BMW Of Austin
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesGunn Nissan
San Antonio, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHelfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesGenesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
BMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TXTyler, TX
Group 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TXEl Paso, TX
Bacon Auto Ranch
Athens, TXAthens, TX
James Wood Hyundai
Decatur, TXDecatur, TX
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
Griffith Ford San Marcos
San Marcos, TXSan Marcos, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Safy Auto Sales
Spring, TX
Saipan Auto Sales Llc
Houston, TX
Salem Brothers Motor Inc.
Baytown, TX
Salinas Auto Sales
Corpus Christi, TX
Salty's Auto Sales
Lufkin, TX
Sam Automotive
Garland, TX
Sam Pack Auto Group
Carrollton, TX
Sam's Auto Care
Austin, TX
Sam's Auto Sale
Houston, TX
Sam's Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Sam's Discount Auto
Arlington, TX
Sames Auto Group
Laredo, TX
Sames Bastrop Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Cedar Creek, TX
Sames Bastrop Ford
Bastrop, TX
Sames Ford
Laredo, TX
Sames Ford Corpus
Corpus Christi, TX
Sames Ford Mcallen
McAllen, TX
Sames Laredo Chevrolet
Laredo, TX
Sames Laredo Nissan
Laredo, TX
Sames Mazda
Laredo, 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 1017 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,685 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, Gunn Nissan, Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge lead the Texas transparency rankings. 661 of 1337 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.