Best Car Dealers Near Austin, TX

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 86 of 188 car dealers near Austin, TX from 470 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $275.

Data updated Oct 6, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 86 dealers with verified quotes.

$275
Avg Doc Fee
TX avg: $239
58%
No Add-ons
79/100
Avg Score
470
Verified Quotes

CarEdge Certified dealers near Austin, TX

These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.

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Browse Dealers by Brand in Austin

All Car Dealers Near Austin

Group 1 Ford of South Austin

Austin, TX · 15 verified quotes

$225doc fee$651add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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Covert Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Austin, TX · 11 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,252add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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First Texas Honda

Austin, TX · 18 verified quotes

$225doc fee$145add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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Covert Chevrolet Buick GMC

Austin, TX · 5 verified quotes

$225doc fee$624add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Kia of South Austin

Austin, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$393add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Leif Johnson Ford

Austin, TX · 24 verified quotes

$225doc fee$530add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Penske Automotive Group

Austin, TX · 3 verified quotes

$426doc feeNo add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Group 1 Toyota North Austin

Austin, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$549add-ons
B
86/100
Above average
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Covert Buick GMC Austin

Austin, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$869add-ons
B
86/100
Above average
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Audi North Austin

Austin, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,149add-ons
B
84/100
Above average
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Covert Ford

Austin, TX · 8 verified quotes

$225doc fee$349add-ons
B
84/100
Above average
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Autosavvy Austin

Austin, TX · 3 verified quotes

$341doc fee$300add-ons
B
84/100
Above average
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Autonation Chevrolet West Austin

Austin, TX · 9 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,442add-ons
B
83/100
Above average
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Covert Cadillac

Austin, TX · 18 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,398add-ons
B
83/100
Above average
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Covert Atx

Austin, TX · 4 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,758add-ons
B
81/100
Above average
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Vanguard Volkswagen of North Austin

Austin, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,182add-ons
B
81/100
Above average
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Onion Creek Volkswagen

Austin, TX · 7 verified quotes

$225doc fee$1,668add-ons
C
79/100
Average
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Howdy Honda

Austin, TX · 34 verified quotes

$225doc fee$983add-ons
C
79/100
Average
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Autonation Usa Austin

Austin, TX · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$1,498add-ons
C
79/100
Average
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Covert Bee Cave

Austin, TX · 18 verified quotes

$225doc fee$2,072add-ons
C
78/100
Average
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Tips for Buying a Car in TX

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in TX is $239. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 58% of dealers near Austin 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.

Car Dealers Near Austin FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Austin, TX?

Lexus of Austin (Austin, TX) is the highest-graded dealer near Austin on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 19 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Austin charge?

As of October 2026, rated dealers near Austin, TX charge an average documentation fee of $275, compared to a TX state average of $239 — based on 470 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Austin?

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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Austin are verified.