Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 1985 of 5181 Texas car dealers from 9,047 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $240.

943 of 1985 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 539 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 1985 dealers with verified quotes.

$240

Avg Doc Fee

59%

No Add-ons

78/100

Avg Score

9,047

Verified Quotes

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These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.

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Browse Dealers by Brand in Texas

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Transparency Leaderboard

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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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More Dealers in Texas

Appel Ford

Brenham, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$449add-ons

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Glenn Polk Chevrolet

Gainesville, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$285add-ons

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Gulf Coast Toyota

Angleton, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$454add-ons

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North Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Castroville, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$466add-ons

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Mclane Ford of Fredericksburg LLC

Fredericksburg, TX · 3 verified quotes

$150doc fee$3add-ons

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North Corpus Christi Honda

Corpus Christi, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$498add-ons

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Peltier Subaru

Tyler, TX · 3 verified quotes

$155doc fee$1,065add-ons

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Sky Mazda

Odessa, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$498add-ons

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Fred Haas Toyota World

Spring, TX · 51 verified quotes

$225doc fee$738add-ons

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Clay Cooley Nissan

Dallas, TX · 24 verified quotes

$225doc fee$552add-ons

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North Dallas CDJR

Dallas, TX · 23 verified quotes

$225doc fee$826add-ons

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Mercedes-Benz of Plano

Plano, TX · 19 verified quotes

$227doc fee$758add-ons

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Grapevine Honda

Grapevine, TX · 17 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,154add-ons

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John Eagle Honda

Dallas, TX · 16 verified quotes

$225doc fee$728add-ons

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Gillman Honda San Antonio

Schertz, TX · 15 verified quotes

$225doc fee$681add-ons

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Ancira Kia

San Antonio, TX · 14 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,513add-ons

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Doggett Ford South Loop

Houston, TX · 12 verified quotes

$225doc fee$705add-ons

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Sewell BMW of Grapevine

Grapevine, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$919add-ons

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Crest Volvo Cars

Frisco, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$474add-ons

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Mossy Ineos Grenadier

Houston, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$290add-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 1526 rated Texas dealers is $240, based on 9,047 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 1985 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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Compare documentation fees across Texas dealerships

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

$297 more than Texas

$437 avg doc fee

$197 more than Texas

$396 avg doc fee

$156 more than Texas

$141 avg doc fee

$99 less than Texas

Tips for Buying a Car in Texas

Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Texas is $240. 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.