Dealer Fees in Texas
Real fee data from 146 verified buyer deals across 94 dealerships
$249
Avg Doc Fee
No Cap
State Cap
$135 – $602
Range Seen
Texas has no doc fee cap
Without a state cap, Texas dealers can charge any amount for documentation. This makes it especially important to check actual fee data before visiting a dealer. The table below shows real fees from verified buyer deal sheets.
No hard cap. Under Texas OCCC rules a dealer charging a doc fee above the state threshold must file a cost justification — a filing requirement, not a legal maximum. Observed doc fees run higher (median ~$225).
Texas Dealers by Doc Fee (Lowest First)
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 131 verified buyer deal sheets, the average documentation fee at Texas dealerships is $249. Actual fees range from $135 to $602.
Does Texas cap dealer doc fees?
Texas does not have a state-mandated cap on dealer documentation fees. This means fees can vary widely. Always negotiate doc fees as part of your deal.
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.