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Texas Dealer Fee Report

How transparent are car dealers in Texas? We analyzed 7,457 verified OTD quotes from 1446 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.

As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 1076 rated Texas dealers is $227, $173 below the national average, based on 7,457 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

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.

1446
Dealers
7,457
Quotes
78/100
Avg Score
$227
Avg Doc Fee
national avg: $400
54%
No Add-ons
$630
Avg Add-ons
(when present)

Key Findings

  • Texas has the 45th-highest average doc fee of the 50 states we track, at $227.
  • 732 of 1446 rated Texas dealers earned an A for transparency; 255 earned a D or F.
  • Nyle Maxwell CDJR Killeen in Killeen is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 8 verified quotes.
  • Verified doc fees in Texas range from $3 to $2,495Grubbs Infiniti Of San Antonio charges the most.
  • The most common dealer add-on in Texas is accessories, appearing on 31% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,561.

Texas Dealer Grade Distribution

51%
A732
19%
B274
13%
C185
4%
D59
14%
F196

Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Texas

The most transparent dealers in Texas, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).

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Highest Doc Fees in Texas

These Texas dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $227.

Lowest-Rated Dealers in Texas

These Texas dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.

DealerGradeDoc FeeQuotes
Grubbs Infiniti Of San Antonio
F
29.1/100
$2,4953
Austin Infiniti
F
39/100
$010
American Lift Aids
F
39.3/100
$423
Rusty Wallis Honda
F
43.6/100
$2256
Toyota Of Paris
F
44/100
$2255
Vandergriff Acura
F
48.9/100
$011
Lockhart Motor Company
F
52.6/100
$05
Neessen Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Truck Inc
F
54.7/100
$2195
Infiniti Of El Paso
F
55/100
$03
Rise V Auto & Tire Center West
F
55.6/100
$2254

Most Common Add-ons in Texas

The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Texas, based on itemized OTD quotes.

1
accessoriesavg $1,561
871 quotes
2
protection planavg $1,923
838 quotes
3
window tintavg $634
793 quotes
4
paint protectionavg $741
466 quotes
5
theft protectionavg $761
419 quotes
6
protection packageavg $1,840
151 quotes
7
wheel locksavg $232
130 quotes
8
guardavg $379
96 quotes
9
vin etchavg $367
96 quotes
10
nitrogenavg $303
88 quotes

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How Texas compares to its neighbors

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Texas Dealer Fee FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Texas?

As of July 2026, the average documentation fee in Texas is $227, based on 7,457 verified out-the-door quotes from 1076 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $173 below the $400 national average.

Which Texas dealers charge the highest doc fees?

Grubbs Infiniti Of San Antonio charges the highest verified doc fee in Texas at $2,495. Doc fees across the state range from $3 to $2,495.

Who is the most transparent car dealer in Texas?

Nyle Maxwell CDJR Killeen in Killeen is the highest-rated dealer in Texas with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 8 verified quotes.

Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Texas?

Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Texas dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 732 of 1446 rated Texas dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.