Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1442 of 4888 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 4888 dealers →Lithia Toyota Of Odessa
Odessa, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWorld Car Mazda - New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSouth Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Austin, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTexas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TXGrapevine, TX
Herb Easley Motors
Wichita Falls, TXWichita Falls, TX
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Parkway Family Mazda
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Chastang Ford
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Palestine Toyota
Palestine, TXPalestine, TX
Classic Auto Park
Texarkana, TXTexarkana, TX
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Tommie Vaughn Ford
Houston, TX · 7 verified quotes
Motorcars Grapevine
Grapevine, TX · 5 verified quotes
Gulliver Auto Group
Plano, TX · 20 verified quotes
Northside Lexus
Spring, TX · 22 verified quotes
Gay Family Kia
Dickinson, TX · 11 verified quotes
Group 1 Mazda Denton
Denton, TX · 11 verified quotes
Texas Hot Rides
Carrollton, TX · 3 verified quotes
Group 1 Buick GMC South
Houston, TX · 28 verified quotes
Huffines Kia Mckinney
McKinney, TX · 12 verified quotes
Five Star Ford North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, TX · 6 verified quotes
Huffines
Plano, TX · 8 verified quotes
Cleo Bay Subaru
Killeen, TX · 6 verified quotes
Georgetown Infiniti
Georgetown, TX · 6 verified quotes
Texas Autos Direct
Mesquite, TX · 5 verified quotes
Huffines Subaru Corinth
Corinth, TX · 18 verified quotes
Park Place Volvo
Dallas, TX · 10 verified quotes
Mike Terry Hyundai Of Silsbee
Silsbee, TX · 9 verified quotes
Audi Mckinney
McKinney, TX · 5 verified quotes
Gunn Nissan
San Antonio, TX · 10 verified quotes
Smith Auto Family Levelland
Levelland, TX · 5 verified quotes
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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?
Lithia Toyota Of Odessa, World Car Mazda - New Braunfels, South Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram 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.