Best Car Dealers in Texas

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 2010 of 5182 Texas car dealers from 9,309 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $232.

975 of 2010 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 529 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 18, 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 2010 dealers with verified quotes.

$232

Avg Doc Fee

59%

No Add-ons

78/100

Avg Score

9,309

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 · 23 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

Mac Haik Chevrolet

Houston, TX

Cleo Bay Subaru

Killeen, TX

Genesis of Nw San Antonio

Boerne, TX

Toyota of Longview

Longview, TX

Ultimate Motorsports

Houston, TX

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Brownfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Brownfield, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,497add-ons

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Cavender Cadillac of Lubbock

Lubbock, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,995add-ons

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Classic Cdjrf of Arlington

Arlington, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,595add-ons

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Donalson Toyota of Silsbee

Silsbee, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,999add-ons

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Dyer

Austin, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$999doc feeNo add-ons

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East Dallas Volkswagen

Garland, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$2,495add-ons

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Jerry's Cadillac

Weatherford, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,995add-ons

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Lithia Cdjrf of Bryan College Station

Bryan, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,995add-ons

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Otto's Auto World

Alvin, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,599add-ons

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Robbins Nissan

Humble, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,995add-ons

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Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin

Alvin, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,795add-ons

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Sewell Infiniti of North Houston

Houston, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,995add-ons

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West Point Lincoln

Houston, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$2,399add-ons

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Baytown Ford

Baytown, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$220doc fee$150add-ons

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Glenn Polk Auto Group

Gainesville, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$225doc fee$381add-ons

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Kelly Bunton

Dallas, TX · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$785doc feeNo add-ons

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Bayway Kia

Houston, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$299add-ons

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Classic Chevrolet of Houston

Houston, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,998add-ons

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Family Toyota (Burbank, Tx)

TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,499add-ons

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Fast Cars

Rowlett, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,995add-ons

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Dealers by City in Texas

Dallas Silsbee Granbury Addison San Marcos Baytown Laredo Austin Sherman Odessa

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 1547 rated Texas dealers is $232, based on 9,309 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. 975 of 2010 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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Compare documentation fees across Texas dealerships

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

$305 more than Texas

$431 avg doc fee

$199 more than Texas

$394 avg doc fee

$162 more than Texas

$131 avg doc fee

$101 less than Texas

Tips for Buying a Car in Texas

Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Texas is $232. 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.