In Texas, most new car projects cost between $20,000 and $100,000 per vehicle, with a typical price near $45,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical new car cost
$20,000 – $100,000
per vehicle · typical $45,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
New car cost breakdown
- Compact sedan$18,000 – $28,000typical $23,000
- Midsize SUV$30,000 – $50,000typical $40,000
- Full-size pickup$40,000 – $80,000typical $60,000
At a glance
- Typical range$20,000 – $100,000
- Unitper vehicle
- Cities covered91
What New Car Prices costs
Average transaction price for a new car in US/Canada. Compact sedans start under $20k; luxury SUVs exceed $100k. Dealer markup and incentives vary.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
How much dealer markup is normal?
Most cars sell for 5-15% above invoice. Popular models may have $2,000-10,000 markup; others are at MSRP or below.
What is the best time to buy a new car?
End of year, month, or holiday sales events. Also when new model year arrives, dealers discount outgoing models.
Should I finance through the dealer or bank?
Compare offers. Dealers often have promotional rates, but credit unions may offer lower rates for well-qualified buyers.