Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1446 of 4888 Texas car dealers from 7,457 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $227.
732 of 1446 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 255 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
45th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1446 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 quotesTexas Toyota Of Grapevine
Grapevine, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Midland
Midland, TXMidland, TX
Holiday Ford
Whitesboro, TXWhitesboro, TX
Camp County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Pittsburg, TXPittsburg, TX
BMW Of Austin
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Toyota Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TXWichita Falls, TX
Volvo Cars Of Temple
Temple, TXTemple, TX
Herb Easley Motors
Wichita Falls, TXWichita Falls, TX
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House Of Cars, Llc
Tyler, TX · 5 verified quotes
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Denton, TX · 12 verified quotes
Cavender Toyota
San Antonio, TX · 13 verified quotes
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Arlington, TX · 21 verified quotes
Hiley Mazda Of Hurst
Hurst, TX · 37 verified quotes
Gullo Toyota Of Conroe
Conroe, TX · 15 verified quotes
Classic Toyota
Tyler, TX · 10 verified quotes
Hooks Lincoln
Fort Worth, TX · 5 verified quotes
Ewing Buick GMC
Plano, TX · 48 verified quotes
Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Graham, TX · 7 verified quotes
Group 1 GMC Westside
El Paso, TX · 4 verified quotes
Land Rover West Houston
Katy, TX · 8 verified quotes
Group 1 Hyundai North Austin
Austin, TX · 4 verified quotes
Tomball Ford
Tomball, TX · 4 verified quotes
Waco Mitsubishi
Waco, TX · 16 verified quotes
BMW Of College Station
College Station, TX · 4 verified quotes
James Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC
Decatur, TX · 12 verified quotes
Rudolph Honda
El Paso, TX · 6 verified quotes
Goodson Acura
Dallas, TX · 12 verified quotes
Huffines Kia Corinth
Corinth, TX · 15 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 7,457 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, Texas Toyota Of Grapevine lead the Texas transparency rankings. 732 of 1446 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.