Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1374 of 4878 Texas car dealers from 6,998 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
690 of 1374 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 245 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 23, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1374 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4878 dealers →Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesHuffines Kia Mckinney
McKinney, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesHouston Auto Land
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Gilchrist Chevrolet
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Huffines Chevrolet Plano
Plano, TXPlano, TX
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
Al Willeford Chevrolet
Portland, TXPortland, TX
Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TXHurst, TX
Freeman Buick-Gmc
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Wells Capital
Lubbock, TX
Weslaco Auto Center
Donna, TX
Weslaco Automart Llc
Weslaco, TX
West Auto Sales
Austin, TX
West End Motors Inc
Houston, TX
West Loop Mitsubishi
San Antonio, TX
West Motors
Gonzales, TX
West Oak L&m
Houston, TX
West Point Auto Group
San Antonio, TX
West Point Lincoln
Houston, TX
West Star Auto Group Llc
El Paso, TX
Western Direct Auto Llc
Lubbock, TX
Western Motors
Houston, TX
Westlake Auto Credit Llc
Houston, TX
Westside Motors
Houston, TX
Westside Used Cars Inc
San Antonio, TX
Westwood Auto Sales Llc
Houston, TX
Westwood Auto Sales Llc
Houston, TX
Wharton Chevrolet
Wharton, TX
Wharton Ford
Wharton, 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 1031 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,998 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Genesis Of Plano, Gene Messer Hyundai, Huffines Kia Mckinney lead the Texas transparency rankings. 690 of 1374 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.