Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1337 of 4883 Texas car dealers from 6,691 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
660 of 1337 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 241 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 22, 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 1337 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4883 dealers →James Wood Hyundai
Decatur, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesDoggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesArcher Kia
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesArlington Precise Auto Repair & Sales, Inc.
Arlington, TXArlington, TX
Doggett Honda Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
BMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TXTyler, TX
Audi Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
Lexus Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Land Rover Dfw
Dallas, TXDallas, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Sewell Cadillac Of Midland
Midland, TX
Sewell Cadillac of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Sewell Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Andrews, TX
Sewell Family Of Companies
Odessa, TX
Sewell GMC Of Andrews
Andrews, TX
Sewell Ineos Grenadier San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Sewell Infiniti Of North Houston
Houston, TX
Sewell Kia
Midland, TX
Sewell Lincoln
Odessa, TX
Sewell MINI Of Plano
Plano, TX
Seymour Auto Sales
Kerrville, TX
Sfg Auto Llc
Austin, TX
Shabana Motors
Houston, TX
Shaffer Motor Co
Brownwood, TX
Shah Motors Llc
Pflugerville, TX
Shaker Autoplex Inc.
Wylie, TX
Sharp Automotive And Service
Azle, TX
Shata Group Of Companies, Llc
Kennedale, TX
Shawn's Motor Credit
Houston, TX
Shelley's Auto Sales
Belton, 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 1016 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,691 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
James Wood Hyundai, Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Archer Kia lead the Texas transparency rankings. 660 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.