Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 1960 of 5173 Texas car dealers from 8,950 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $239.

921 of 1960 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 535 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Lone Star State

Texas's dealer grade: C

77/100 average transparency score

46th highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 1960 dealers with verified quotes.

$239

Avg Doc Fee

59%

No Add-ons

77/100

Avg Score

8,950

Verified Quotes

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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 · 19 verified quotes

Texas Toyota of Grapevine

Grapevine, TX

Cleo Bay Subaru

Killeen, TX

Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge

Houston, TX

Ultimate Motorsports

Houston, TX

Genesis of Nw San Antonio

Boerne, TX

Toyota of Longview

Longview, TX

Allen Samuels Chry Dodge Jeep

Waco, TX

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More Dealers in Texas

David Mcdavid Honda of Frisco

Frisco, TX · 21 verified quotes

$225doc feeNo add-ons

Highly transparent

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Five Star Subaru

Grapevine, TX · 19 verified quotes

$225doc feeNo add-ons

Highly transparent

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Universal Toyota

San Antonio, TX · 18 verified quotes

$225doc feeNo add-ons

Highly transparent

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Gulliver Auto Group

Plano, TX · 17 verified quotes

$225doc feeNo add-ons

Highly transparent

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Moritz Kia Hurst

Hurst, TX · 17 verified quotes

$225doc feeNo add-ons

Highly transparent

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Northside Lexus

Spring, TX · 17 verified quotes

$225doc fee$70add-ons

Highly transparent

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BMW of Houston North

Houston, TX · 16 verified quotes

$225doc fee$69add-ons

Highly transparent

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Gay Family Kia

Dickinson, TX · 16 verified quotes

$225doc fee$118add-ons

Highly transparent

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Parkway Family Mazda

Houston, TX · 14 verified quotes

$225doc fee$35add-ons

Highly transparent

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Mercedes-Benz of Grapevine

Grapevine, TX · 13 verified quotes

$275doc feeNo add-ons

Highly transparent

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Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Plano

Plano, TX · 12 verified quotes

$225doc feeNo add-ons

Highly transparent

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Gullo Mazda

Conroe, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$40add-ons

Highly transparent

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Hyundai of Leander

Leander, TX · 10 verified quotes

$225doc fee$130add-ons

Highly transparent

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Audi Plano

Plano, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$55add-ons

Highly transparent

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Lexus of Lakeway

Lakeway, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc feeNo add-ons

Highly transparent

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Archer Volkswagen

Houston, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$75add-ons

Highly transparent

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Audi Fort Worth

Benbrook, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc feeNo add-ons

Highly transparent

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Audi North Park

Selma, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$374add-ons

Highly transparent

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Autonation Chevrolet North Richland Hills

North Richland Hills, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$156add-ons

Highly transparent

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Douglass Nissan

Waco, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$221add-ons

Highly transparent

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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 1504 rated Texas dealers is $239, based on 8,950 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. 921 of 1960 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

$439 avg doc fee

$200 more than Texas

$395 avg doc fee

$156 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.