Texas Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Texas? We analyzed 5,784 verified OTD quotes from 1012 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Texas's average doc fee is $228 — $172 below the national average.
Texas Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Texas
The most transparent dealers in Texas based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Group 1 Ford Of South Austin | A 100/100 | 11 |
| #2 | BMW Of Austin | A 100/100 | 9 |
| #3 | Toyota Of Midland | A 100/100 | 11 |
| #4 | BMW Of Tyler | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #5 | Toyota Of Denton | A 100/100 | 27 |
| #6 | Lithia Toyota Of Odessa | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Top Line Auto Inc. | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #8 | Lexus Of Lakeway | A 100/100 | 8 |
| #9 | Britain Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #10 | Lexus Of Austin | A 100/100 | 13 |
Highest Doc Fees in Texas
These Texas dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $228.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classic Honda | $999 | 6 |
| 2 | Zt Automotive | $899 | 9 |
| 3 | Westside Kia | $756 | 5 |
| 4 | Hacienda Ford | $600 | 3 |
| 5 | The High-Line Group | $595 | 3 |
| 6 | Hiley Mazda Of Arlington | $499 | 5 |
| 7 | Town & Country Ford | $498 | 5 |
| 8 | Payne | $494 | 3 |
| 9 | Grubbs Infiniti | $493 | 5 |
| 10 | Clark Knapp Honda | $491 | 4 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Texas
These Texas dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Wallis Honda | F 43/100 | $225 | 6 |
| Grubbs Infiniti Of San Antonio | F 46.4/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Lockhart Motor Company | F 52.6/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Clay Cooley Hyundai Of Rockwall | F 53.6/100 | $0 | 13 |
| Don Davis Nissan | F 54.9/100 | $0 | 6 |
| Vandergriff Acura | F 57.2/100 | $225 | 13 |
| Neessen Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Truck Inc | F 57.5/100 | $219 | 5 |
| Vanguard Kia Of Arlington | F 58/100 | $0 | 15 |
| Classic Kia Of Carrollton | F 58.7/100 | $225 | 5 |
| College Station Hyundai | D 60/100 | $225 | 7 |
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