Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1442 of 4889 Texas car dealers from 7,455 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $227.
732 of 1442 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 251 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
45th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1442 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4889 dealers →Porsche Dallas
Dallas, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTeam Autoplex
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesNyle Maxwell CDJR Killeen
Killeen, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesSames Honda
Laredo, TXLaredo, TX
World Car Mazda - New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TXNew Braunfels, TX
Texas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Group 1 Subaru El Paso
El Paso, TXEl Paso, TX
BMW Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Doggett Honda Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TXBeaumont, TX
Universal Toyota
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Porsche Austin
Austin, TX · 8 verified quotes
Palestine Toyota
Palestine, TX · 8 verified quotes
James Wood Hyundai
Decatur, TX · 5 verified quotes
Houston Auto Land
Houston, TX · 5 verified quotes
Classic Toyota Galveston
Galveston, TX · 5 verified quotes
Gene Messer Hyundai
Lubbock, TX · 9 verified quotes
Lithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TX · 3 verified quotes
Audi Fort Worth
Benbrook, TX · 11 verified quotes
Classic Auto Park
Texarkana, TX · 3 verified quotes
Genesis Of Plano
Plano, TX · 3 verified quotes
Platinum Honda Of Texoma
Denison, TX · 4 verified quotes
Doggett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Beaumont, TX · 3 verified quotes
Land Rover Dfw
Dallas, TX · 6 verified quotes
Doggett Ford Lincoln Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX · 4 verified quotes
Parkway Family Mazda
Houston, TX · 11 verified quotes
Arlington Precise Auto Repair & Sales, Inc.
Arlington, TX · 4 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Mckinney
Mckinney, TX · 8 verified quotes
Stewart Toyota
Corsicana, TX · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Lubbock
Lubbock, TX · 6 verified quotes
Holiday Ford
Whitesboro, TX · 3 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Texas
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 1076 rated Texas dealers is $227, based on 7,455 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Porsche Dallas, Team Autoplex, Nyle Maxwell CDJR Killeen lead the Texas transparency rankings. 732 of 1442 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 $227. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 54% 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.