Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 1984 of 5182 Texas car dealers from 9,043 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $239.

943 of 1984 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 539 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 12, 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 1984 dealers with verified quotes.

$239

Avg Doc Fee

59%

No Add-ons

78/100

Avg Score

9,043

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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More Dealers in Texas

Philpott Ford

Nederland, TX · 3 verified quotes

$230doc fee$713add-ons

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Rockwall County Volkswagen

Rockwall, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,495add-ons

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Sign It Drive It

Denton, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$398add-ons

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Pat Lobb Toyota of Mckinney

McKinney, TX · 38 verified quotes

$230doc fee$669add-ons

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Grubbs Acura

Grapevine, TX · 30 verified quotes

$275doc fee$1,484add-ons

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El Dorado Motors Inc

McKinney, TX · 29 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,346add-ons

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Vandergriff Honda

Arlington, TX · 27 verified quotes

$225doc fee$922add-ons

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Covert Cadillac

Austin, TX · 19 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,325add-ons

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Platinum Ford

Terrell, TX · 14 verified quotes

$225doc fee$735add-ons

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Humble Hyundai

Humble, TX · 13 verified quotes

$225doc fee$517add-ons

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Grubbs Hyundai of Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls, TX · 12 verified quotes

$225doc fee$582add-ons

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BMW of West Houston

Katy, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$497add-ons

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World Car Kia New Braunfels

New Braunfels, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$917add-ons

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Clear Lake Nissan

League City, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,885add-ons

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Brandon Tomes Volkswagen of Mckinney

McKinney, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,457add-ons

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Covert Ford

Austin, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$349add-ons

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Autonation Ford Burleson

Burleson, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,126add-ons

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Mesquite Kia

Mesquite, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,453add-ons

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Town East Ford

Mesquite, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,997add-ons

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Four Stars Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

Henrietta, TX · 5 verified quotes

$115doc fee$2,561add-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 1525 rated Texas dealers is $239, based on 9,043 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 1984 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

$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.