Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 1994 of 5183 Texas car dealers from 9,134 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $239.

952 of 1994 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 533 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 13, 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 1994 dealers with verified quotes.

$239

Avg Doc Fee

59%

No Add-ons

78/100

Avg Score

9,134

Verified Quotes

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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

Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge

Houston, TX

Cleo Bay Subaru

Killeen, 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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Classic Chevrolet Buick GMC of Cleburne

Cleburne, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$709add-ons

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Alpha One Ford

La Grange, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,198add-ons

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Jim Bass Ford Mazda Nissan

San Angelo, TX · 8 verified quotes

$200doc fee$687add-ons

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Waxahachie Nissan

Waxahachie, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,585add-ons

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Friendly Chevrolet

Dallas, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$990add-ons

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Johnson Sewell Ford

Marble Falls, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,222add-ons

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Mike Terry Chevrolet

Refugio, TX · 5 verified quotes

$150doc fee$1,996add-ons

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Carplace Dallas

Addison, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,000add-ons

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South Houston Nissan

Houston, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$2,998add-ons

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4m Autoplex

Abilene, TX · 18 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,090add-ons

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Cavender Cadillac

San Antonio, TX · 16 verified quotes

$225doc fee$653add-ons

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Russell & Smith Mazda

Houston, TX · 16 verified quotes

$225doc fee$968add-ons

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Twin City Nissan

Port Arthur, TX · 13 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,534add-ons

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Crest Cars

Frisco, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$647add-ons

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Vanguard GMC of Carrollton

Carrollton, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,554add-ons

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Ancira Partners Chevrolet

Cuero, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$361add-ons

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Dickason Honda of Paris

Paris, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$784add-ons

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Tate Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Cleveland, TX · 7 verified quotes

$799doc feeNo add-ons

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Doggett Honda Med Center

Houston, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$680add-ons

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North Park Lincoln

San Antonio, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$580add-ons

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Dealers by City in Texas

Baytown Addison Silsbee Sherman Granbury Laredo Dallas Austin Odessa San Marcos Sugar Land

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 1540 rated Texas dealers is $239, based on 9,134 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. 952 of 1994 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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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.