Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1365 of 4877 Texas car dealers from 6,908 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
680 of 1365 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 243 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 23, 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 1365 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4877 dealers →Speed Motors Llc
Arlington, TX
$35 below the Texas average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesAcura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesFreeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
World Car Mazda - New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TXNew Braunfels, TX
Gilchrist Chevrolet
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Porsche Dallas
Dallas, TXDallas, TX
Porsche Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Virtus Auto Sales
Houston, TX
Vision Auto Group
Sugar Land, TX
Vision Auto's
Amarillo, TX
Vista Cars & Trucks
Houston, TX
Vista Cars And Trucks
Houston, TX
Vitas Car Sales
Dallas, TX
Viva Chrysler Dodge Jeep
El Paso, TX
Viva Ford
El Paso, TX
Vmax Cars
Richardson, TX
Volante Motors
San Antonio, TX
Volkswagen Of Abilene
Abilene, TX
Volkswagen Of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
Volvo Cars Edinburg
Edinburg, TX
Volvo Cars Hill Country
Austin, TX
Volvo Cars Of Austin
Austin, TX
Volvo Cars West Houston
Houston, TX
Vortex Motors
Kirby, TX
Voyage Vehicles Llc.
Dallas, TX
Vs Express Auto
Sachse, TX
Vsa Motorcars
Cypress, TX
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 1029 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,908 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Speed Motors Llc, Acura Of The Rio Grande Valley, Freeman Buick-Gmc lead the Texas transparency rankings. 680 of 1365 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.