Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1342 of 4873 Texas car dealers from 6,727 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $233.
666 of 1342 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 240 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 1342 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4873 dealers →David Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesGene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesArcher Kia
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Loving Toyota Scion
Lufkin, TXLufkin, TX
Cavender Toyota
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio, TX
Lost Pines Toyota
Bastrop, TXBastrop, TX
James Wood Hyundai
Decatur, TXDecatur, TX
Lithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TXOdessa, TX
Five Star Subaru
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
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Success Motors Llc
College Station, TX
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Houston, TX
Suncity Motors
Lubbock, TX
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El Paso, TX
Super Auto Plus
El Paso, TX
Super Deal Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Super Drive Motors
Houston, TX
Super Imports
Arlington, TX
Superior Auto Sales
Beeville, TX
Superior Auto Sales, Inc
Beeville, TX
Superior Cars & Trucks Llc
Austin, TX
Swedish Auto Sales
Austin, TX
T Rojas Auto Sales
Grand Prairie, TX
T.d.d.s. Auto In Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
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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 1018 rated Texas dealers is $233, based on 6,727 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
David Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco, Gene Messer Hyundai, All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW lead the Texas transparency rankings. 666 of 1342 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 $233. 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.