Dealer Fees in Texas

Real fee data from 114 verified buyer deals across 70 dealerships

$249

Avg Doc Fee

$225

State Cap

$135 – $453

Range Seen

Texas caps doc fees at $225

By state law, Texas dealerships cannot charge more than $225 for documentation. Many dealers charge less. The data below shows what dealers actually charge.

Capped at $225 (fees above this require OCCC approval)

Texas Dealers by Doc Fee (Lowest First)

DealerCityDoc FeeDeals
WiesnerConroe$1351
Audi West HoustonHouston$1501
Palestine ToyotaPalestine$1501
BrinsonCorsicana$1501
Mercedes-Benz of South AustinAustin$1882
Momentum BMW Mini SouthwestHouston$2065
Platinum HondaDenison$2251
Mitch Hall Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac LamesaLamesa$2252
Classictoyotagalv.comTyler$2251
Glenn Polk Chevrolet - SangerSanger$2251
BMW of ArlingtonArlington$2253
Autonation Chevrolet West AustinAustin$2251
Mitch Hall Chevrolet GMC in SnyderSnyder$2251
Maverick ChevroletMarshall$2251
AllwaysPleasanton$2251
BMW of AustinAustin$2252
DoggettBeaumont$2251
Finnegan Chrysler Jeep DodgeRosenberg$2254
Mercedes-Benz of Clear LakeLeague City$2253
BMW of Houston MidtownHouston$2251
Audi GrapevineGrapevine$2251
Leif Johnson Ford AustinAustin$2251
Mercedes-Benz of Sugar LandSugar Land$2251
Audi Central HoustonHouston$2252
Audi LubbockLubbock$2253
Mercedes-Benz of BeaumontBeaumont$2251
Mercedes Benz of BeaumontBeaumont$2251
Steele Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAMGonzales$2252
BMW of Wichita FallsWichita Falls$2251
Toyota of KatyKaty$2251
Toyota of ParisParis$2252
Toyota of Mt. PleasantMount Pleasant$2252
Longo Toyota of ProsperProsper$2252
Neessen ChevroletKingsville$2251
Mesquite KIAMesquite$2251
Steele North StarSan Antonio$2251
Plainview Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAMPanhandle$2251
Honda of Clear LakeLeague City$2252
Honda LeanderLeander$2252
Round Rock HondaRound Rock$2253
Gay Buick GMCDickinson$2251
Ancira Patriot Buick GMCKilleen$2252
Jerry DurantWeatherford$2251
Mac Haik ChevroletHouston$2253
Hiley Chevrolet of RockwallRockwall$2252
Sames Bastrop FordBastrop$2251
BMW - Mini of DallasDallas$2251
Chuck Nash Chevrolet Buick GMCSan Marcos$2252
Gillman Honda HoustonHouston$2251
Classic Honda of MidlandMidland$2607
Rudolph HondaEl Paso$2802
McgavockPampa$4083
Allen HondaCollege Station$4111
Mercedes-Benz of SelmaSelma$4212
Toyota of IrvingIrving$4262
Honda of TomballTomball$4262
Young ChevroletDallas$4491
Clay Cooley Chevrolet IrvingIrving$4531
Domingo Vara ChevroletSan Antonio$4532

Based on verified buyer deal sheets. Doc fees extracted from itemized fee breakdowns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average dealer doc fee in Texas?

Based on 99 verified buyer deal sheets, the average documentation fee at Texas dealerships is $249. Actual fees range from $135 to $453.

What is the doc fee cap in Texas?

Texas caps dealer documentation fees at $225. Not all dealers charge the maximum — check individual dealer profiles for actual fees.

Are dealer fees negotiable in Texas?

Doc fees are generally fixed per dealership but you can negotiate the overall deal to offset them. Add-ons (paint protection, VIN etching, pro packs) are almost always negotiable — ask to have them removed.