Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 2001 of 5186 Texas car dealers from 9,164 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $239.

963 of 2001 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 528 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 14, 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 2001 dealers with verified quotes.

$239

Avg Doc Fee

59%

No Add-ons

78/100

Avg Score

9,164

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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Transparency Leaderboard

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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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More Dealers in Texas

Vanguard Volkswagen of North Austin

Austin, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,182add-ons

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Patterson Honda

Wichita Falls, TX · 5 verified quotes

$492doc fee$140add-ons

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Shottenkirk Granbury

Granbury, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$716add-ons

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Bryan College Station Toyota

Bryan, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$746add-ons

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Covert Atx

Austin, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,758add-ons

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Eag Ford Navasota

Navasota, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$798add-ons

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Auto Haus Imports

Irving, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$530add-ons

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Elder Mitsubishi

Cedar Park, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,265add-ons

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Usa Direct Auto

Houston, TX · 3 verified quotes

$225doc fee$998add-ons

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Shottenkirk Toyota San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · 34 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,690add-ons

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The Ancira-Winton Chevrolet Inc

San Antonio, TX · 21 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,280add-ons

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Auto Web Expo

Plano, TX · 18 verified quotes

$225doc fee$567add-ons

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Covert Ford

Austin, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$362add-ons

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Space City Toyota

Humble, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$800add-ons

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Huntsville Toyota Purdy Group

Huntsville, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$921add-ons

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Don Mcgill Toyota

Houston, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$743add-ons

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Freeman Buick GMC

Grapevine, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1add-ons

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Gorman Mccracken Mazda

Longview, TX · 6 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,480add-ons

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Audi West Houston

Houston, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$939add-ons

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Howdy Honda

Austin, TX · 34 verified quotes

$225doc fee$983add-ons

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Dealers by City in Texas

Dallas Addison Silsbee San Marcos Baytown Granbury Laredo Austin Odessa Sherman

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 1546 rated Texas dealers is $239, based on 9,164 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. 963 of 2001 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

$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.