Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 2009 of 5172 Texas car dealers from 9,271 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $239.

972 of 2009 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 527 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 17, 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 2009 dealers with verified quotes.

$239
Avg Doc Fee
59%
No Add-ons
78/100
Avg Score
9,271
Verified Quotes

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Payam's Autoplex

San Antonio, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$125doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Payne Brownsville Volkswagen Mitsubishi

Brownsville, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Payne Weslaco Ford

Weslaco, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Peek Motor Company Inc.

Houston, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$100doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Pegasus Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Ennis, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Perry Hyundai

Nacogdoches, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$125doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Peterson Auto Group

Carthage, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$175doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Phoenix Auto Group

Belton, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$125doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Pinnacle Trucks Dallas

Weatherford, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$100doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Platinum Ford North

Pilot Point, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Pleasanton Truck Company

Pleasanton, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$200doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Poe Toyota

El Paso, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Port Lavaca CDJR

Port Lavaca, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Post Motors Mansfield

Mansfield, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$150doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Prosperity Motors of Texas

Carrollton, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Pruski's Auto Sales

Poth, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$28doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Quality Investments

Tyler, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$75doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Rac Performance

Carrollton, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Ram Country Del Rio

Del Rio, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$230doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Ram Country Wharton

Wharton, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$230doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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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 1553 rated Texas dealers is $239, based on 9,271 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. 972 of 2009 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 $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.