Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 1987 of 5188 Texas car dealers from 9,079 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $239.

943 of 1987 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 540 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 11, 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 1987 dealers with verified quotes.

$239

Avg Doc Fee

59%

No Add-ons

78/100

Avg Score

9,079

Verified Quotes

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Browse Dealers by Brand in Texas

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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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Five Star Ford of Lewisville

Lewisville, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$150add-ons

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Honda of Lake Jackson

Lake Jackson, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$108add-ons

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Nissan of Mckinney

McKinney, TX · 9 verified quotes

$227doc fee$859add-ons

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Superior Subaru of Houston

Jersey Village, TX · 9 verified quotes

$452doc feeNo add-ons

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Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field

Dallas, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$330add-ons

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Cook Ford

Texas City, TX · 6 verified quotes

$423doc feeNo add-ons

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Crest Cadillac

Frisco, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$490add-ons

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Hiley Mazda of Burleson

Burleson, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$150add-ons

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Mike Shaw Kia

Corpus Christi, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,025add-ons

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Autonation Usa Houston

Houston, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$459add-ons

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Covert Chevrolet Buick GMC

Austin, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$624add-ons

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Doggett Ford of Beaumont

Beaumont, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$597add-ons

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Adelante Autos

Lubbock, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$150add-ons

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Cavender Ford

Columbus, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$975add-ons

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Land Rover Houston North

Houston, TX · 4 verified quotes

$223doc fee$816add-ons

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Neessen Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Truck Inc

Kingsville, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$811add-ons

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Texas Nissan of Grapevine

Grapevine, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,006add-ons

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Toliver Brothers

Ballinger, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$699add-ons

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Uvalde Chevrolet

Uvalde, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$749add-ons

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Aggieland Chevrolet

Bryan, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,232add-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 1527 rated Texas dealers is $239, based on 9,079 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. 943 of 1987 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.

$537 avg doc fee

$298 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.