Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1338 of 4873 Texas car dealers from 6,703 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 4873 dealers →Dallas Lease Returns
Farmers Branch, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesClassic Toyota Galveston
Galveston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesDavid Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TXFrisco, TX
Palestine Toyota
Palestine, TXPalestine, TX
Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Stewart Toyota
Corsicana, TXCorsicana, TX
Parkway Family Mazda
Houston, TXHouston, TX
South Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Usa Car Expo
Houston, TXHouston, TX
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Steele Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Lockhart
Lockhart, TX
Steele GMC
Luling, TX
Steele GMC Round Rock
Round Rock, TX
Steele Hyundai New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TX
Sterling Auto Group
Bryan, TX
Sterling Kia
Bryan, TX
Steve Chapman Motor Sales
Austin, TX
Stevens 5-star Car & Truck Center
Hereford, TX
Stevens Motor Company
Dallas, TX
Sthrn Truck & Auto Llc
Weatherford, TX
Stinger Auto Sales
Corpus Christi, TX
Stingray Alley
Corpus Christi, TX
Stivers Motors, Llc
Nash, TX
Stockton Ford Inc
Fort Stockton, TX
Straight Up Motors
Corsicana, TX
Strawberry Road Auto Sales
Pasadena, TX
Streamline Auto Center
San Antonio, TX
Street Dreams
Fredericksburg, TX
Strikker Motors
Mcallen, TX
Stx Auto Group
San Antonio, 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 6,703 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Dallas Lease Returns, David Mcdavid Ford, Classic Toyota Galveston 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.