Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 1985 of 5181 Texas car dealers from 9,048 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

9,048

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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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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Covert Buick GMC Austin

Austin, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$869add-ons

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Burleson Nissan

Burleson, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$697add-ons

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Sewell Buick GMC

Dallas, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$495add-ons

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Autonation Ford Katy

Katy, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$941add-ons

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San Marcos Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

San Marcos, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$691add-ons

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Fertitta Chevrolet

Houston, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$366add-ons

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Genesis of Spring

Spring, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$273add-ons

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Happy Kia

Silsbee, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,197add-ons

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West Point Lincoln of Sugar Land

Houston, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,945add-ons

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Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram North Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,198add-ons

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Classic Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Arlington

Arlington, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$737add-ons

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Crest Infiniti

Frisco, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$279add-ons

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Glenn Polk Ford

Gainesville, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$305add-ons

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Don Ringler Toyota

Temple, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$299add-ons

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El Paso Honda

El Paso, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$929add-ons

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Herb Easley Motors

Wichita Falls, TX · 4 verified quotes

$720doc feeNo add-ons

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Texas Car One

Carrollton, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,749add-ons

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Ask Jorge Lopez

Tomball, TX · 3 verified quotes

$500doc feeNo add-ons

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Dallas Lease Returns

Farmers Branch, TX · 3 verified quotes

$712doc feeNo add-ons

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Mike Calvert Toyota

Houston, TX · 36 verified quotes

$428doc fee$241add-ons

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Dealers by City in Texas

Laredo Addison Baytown Granbury Silsbee Sherman Dallas Austin Odessa San Marcos

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 9,048 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.