Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1445 of 4888 Texas car dealers from 7,456 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $227.
732 of 1445 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 254 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 1445 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4888 dealers →Sames Honda
Laredo, 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 quotesBMW Of Tyler
Tyler, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesAcura Of The Rio Grande Valley
San Juan, TXSan Juan, TX
Lexus Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Lexus Of Lakeway
Lakeway, TXLakeway, TX
All American Chevrolet Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
All Star Dodge And Autoplex BMW
Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
Land Rover Dfw
Dallas, TXDallas, TX
South Point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Austin, TXAustin, TX
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Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Spring
Spring, TX · 6 verified quotes
Fred Haas Toyota Country
Houston, TX · 22 verified quotes
Gulf Coast Ford
Angleton, TX · 3 verified quotes
Four Stars Nissan
Corinth, TX · 3 verified quotes
Acura Of Austin North
Austin, TX · 22 verified quotes
Sterling Subaru
Bryan, TX · 6 verified quotes
6th Gear Motion Inc
Houston, TX · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of The Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX · 6 verified quotes
Echopark Houston Southwest
Stafford, TX · 3 verified quotes
Texas City Ford Partners Llc
Texas, TX · 3 verified quotes
Texas Car One
Carrollton, TX · 6 verified quotes
Certified Autoplex, Inc.
Farmers Branch, TX · 5 verified quotes
Hiley Hyundai Of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · 34 verified quotes
Genesis Of Nw San Antonio
Boerne, TX · 8 verified quotes
Honda Of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · 16 verified quotes
House Of Cars, Llc
Tyler, TX · 5 verified quotes
Autonation Toyota Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · 5 verified quotes
Keating Toyota
Manvel, TX · 30 verified quotes
West Houston Subaru
Houston, TX · 25 verified quotes
BMW Of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · 23 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 7,456 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Sames Honda, World Car Mazda - New Braunfels, BMW Of Tyler lead the Texas transparency rankings. 732 of 1445 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.