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)
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.