Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1352 of 4873 Texas car dealers from 6,794 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $233.
671 of 1352 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 244 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 1352 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4873 dealers →Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesHouston Auto Land
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesHuffines Chevrolet Plano
Plano, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesHuffines Kia Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
Holiday Ford
Whitesboro, TXWhitesboro, TX
Auto Land Of Texas
Cypress, TXCypress, TX
Huffines Hyundai Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Classic Auto Park
Texarkana, TXTexarkana, TX
Audi Fort Worth
Benbrook, TXBenbrook, TX
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Texan Motors
Houston, TX
Texans 1st Truck Llc
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Texans Auto Group
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Texans Autonation
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Texas 1 Auto Finance
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Texas Auto Buy Here Pay Here
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Texas Auto Care 1
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Houston, TX
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Texas Auto Dealer
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Texas Auto Exchange
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Texas Auto Finders
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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 1023 rated Texas dealers is $233, based on 6,794 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Freeman Toyota, Houston Auto Land, Huffines Chevrolet Plano lead the Texas transparency rankings. 671 of 1352 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.