Best Car Dealers Near Houston, TX

As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 164 of 694 car dealers near Houston, TX from 710 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $210.

Data updated Jul 14, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 164 dealers with verified quotes.

$210
Avg Doc Fee
TX avg: $230
48%
No Add-ons
79/100
Avg Score
710
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in TX

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in TX is $230. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 48% of dealers near Houston 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 Houston FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Houston, TX?

Eldridge Autoplex (Houston, TX) is the highest-graded dealer near Houston on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Houston charge?

As of July 2026, rated dealers near Houston, TX charge an average documentation fee of $210, compared to a TX state average of $230 — based on 710 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Houston?

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 Houston are verified.