Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 1983 of 5186 Texas car dealers from 9,042 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $239.

941 of 1983 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 539 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 1983 dealers with verified quotes.

$239

Avg Doc Fee

59%

No Add-ons

78/100

Avg Score

9,042

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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Transparency Leaderboard

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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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Frisco Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Frisco, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$397add-ons

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The High-Line Group

Frisco, TX · 3 verified quotes

$595doc feeNo add-ons

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Volvo Cars Sugar Land

Houston, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$998add-ons

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Honda of Tomball

Tomball, TX · 43 verified quotes

$374doc feeNo add-ons

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North Park Toyota of San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · 28 verified quotes

$225doc fee$573add-ons

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Gillman Honda Houston

Houston, TX · 27 verified quotes

$225doc fee$408add-ons

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Gillman Subaru San Antonio

Selma, TX · 25 verified quotes

$225doc fee$869add-ons

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Leif Johnson Ford

Austin, TX · 24 verified quotes

$225doc fee$530add-ons

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Toyota Plano

Plano, TX · 21 verified quotes

$150doc fee$1,066add-ons

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World Car Nissan Hyundai North Genesis East

San Antonio, TX · 20 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,283add-ons

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Dennis Eakin Kia

Killeen, TX · 17 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,191add-ons

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Team Gillman Honda North

Houston, TX · 16 verified quotes

$225doc fee$348add-ons

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Sewell

Andrews, TX · 14 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,270add-ons

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Parkway Chevrolet

Tomball, TX · 12 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,116add-ons

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Reliable Chevrolet

Richardson, TX · 12 verified quotes

$225doc fee$750add-ons

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College Station Hyundai

College Station, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,362add-ons

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Sewell Subaru

Dallas, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$203add-ons

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Cavender Buick GMC West

San Antonio, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$398add-ons

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Lone Star Chevrolet

Houston, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$649add-ons

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Five Star Ford of Lewisville

Lewisville, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$150add-ons

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Dealers by City in Texas

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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 9,042 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. 941 of 1983 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.