Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 2002 of 5192 Texas car dealers from 9,155 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $239.

959 of 2002 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 531 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 2002 dealers with verified quotes.

$239

Avg Doc Fee

59%

No Add-ons

78/100

Avg Score

9,155

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

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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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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Waco Hyundai

Waco, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$577add-ons

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Always Auto

Wichita Falls, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,681add-ons

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Street Volkswagen of Amarillo

Amarillo, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$466add-ons

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Autosavvy

Fort Worth, TX · 70 verified quotes

$233doc fee$1,219add-ons

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Eckert Hyundai

Denton, TX · 27 verified quotes

$281doc fee$827add-ons

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Autobahn BMW Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX · 23 verified quotes

$225doc fee$533add-ons

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Mac Haik Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Georgetown

Georgetown, TX · 21 verified quotes

$225doc fee$931add-ons

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Norm Reeves Honda Superstore North Richland Hills

North Richland Hills, TX · 15 verified quotes

$225doc fee$625add-ons

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Town North Mazda

Richardson, TX · 15 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,093add-ons

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Round Rock Hyundai

Round Rock, TX · 14 verified quotes

$225doc fee$859add-ons

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Clay Cooley Nissan Richardson

Richardson, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,089add-ons

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Prosper Ford

Prosper, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,074add-ons

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Toyota of Pharr

Pharr, TX · 11 verified quotes

$347doc fee$408add-ons

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Joe Myers Ford

Houston, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$2,496add-ons

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Ancira

Boerne, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,004add-ons

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Tom Peacock Cadillac

Houston, TX · 9 verified quotes

$615doc fee$331add-ons

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Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Prosper

Prosper, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,504add-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 1544 rated Texas dealers is $239, based on 9,155 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. 959 of 2002 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

$436 avg doc fee

$197 more than Texas

$394 avg doc fee

$155 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.