Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1338 of 4883 Texas car dealers from 6,696 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
660 of 1338 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 1338 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4883 dealers →Group 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesPlatinum Honda Of Texoma
Denison, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHoliday Ford
Whitesboro, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLoving Toyota Scion
Lufkin, TXLufkin, TX
Palestine Toyota
Palestine, TXPalestine, TX
Five Star Subaru
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Mercedes-Benz Of Boerne
Boerne, TXBoerne, TX
Mercedes-Benz Of Waco
Waco, TXWaco, TX
Al Willeford Chevrolet
Portland, TXPortland, TX
Texas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Southwest Auto Group-el Paso
El Paso, TX
Southwest Discount Autos
Hudson Oaks, TX
Southwest Ford
Hudson Oaks, TX
Southwest Heritage Credit Union
Odessa, TX
Southwest Infiniti
Houston, TX
Southwest Kia
Dallas, TX
Southwest Volkswagen Of Weatherford
Weatherford, TX
Sp Enterprise Autos
Garland, TX
Space City Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Sparx Auto Sale Inc
Sherman, TX
Specialty Autoplex
Arlington, TX
Specialty Heavy Commercial Equipment
San Antonio, TX
Specialty Motor Group Llc
Austin, TX
Specialty Motors Of Austin
Austin, TX
Specialty Trucks Of Lubbock
Wolfforth, TX
Speedup Autosale Inc
San Antonio, TX
Speedway Motors
San Antonio, TX
Speedway Motors Llc
San Antonio, TX
Speedy Auto Sales
Pasadena, TX
Speedy Autos Tx
Houston, 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 6,696 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Group 1 Subaru El Paso, Platinum Honda Of Texoma, Holiday Ford lead the Texas transparency rankings. 660 of 1338 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.