Best Car Dealers in Louisiana
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 272 of 733 Louisiana car dealers from 681 verified out-the-door quotes. Louisiana's average doc fee is $438.
105 of 272 rated Louisiana dealers earn an A · 102 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 29, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Pelican State
Louisiana's dealer grade: C
74/100 average transparency score
30th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 272 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 733 dealers →Hollingsworth Richards Ford
Baton Rouge, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesCarlock Toyota Of Slidell
Slidell, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesTeam Mazda
Baton Rouge, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Star Toyota Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge, LA
Hixson
Alexandria, LAAlexandria, LA
Acadiana Mazda
Lafayette, LALafayette, LA
Allstar Ford Stonewall
Stonewall, LAStonewall, LA
All Star Nissan
Denham Springs, LADenham Springs, LA
Red River Chevrolet
Bossier City, LABossier City, LA
Leblanc Kia
New Iberia, LANew Iberia, LA
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DeRidder, LA
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New Orleans, LA
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Metairie, LA
Best Auto Sales
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Kenner, LA
Bh Motors Llc
New Orleans, LA
Bill Bailey's Affordable Auto Sales Inc
Lake Charles, LA
Bill Hood Chevrolet Amite
Amite City, LA
Bill Hood GMC
Amite City, LA
Bill Hood Imports
Hammond, LA
Bill Hood Select Pre-owned
Ponchatoula, LA
Billy Wood Ford
Jena, LA
Billy Wood's Automax
Monroe, LA
Blessed Auto
Winnsboro, LA
Blest Auto
Jefferson, LA
Blest Auto Of Jefferson, La
Jefferson, LA
Blue Star Motorcars Llc
Walker, LA
BMW of Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
Bossier Motors, Llc
Bossier City, LA
Bottner Industries Llc
Slidell, LA
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Louisiana doc fee law
Louisiana law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $436. A doc fee above that level on a Louisiana quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Louisiana Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Louisiana?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 178 rated Louisiana dealers is $438, based on 681 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Louisiana doc fees at approximately $436.
Who are the best car dealers in Louisiana?
Hollingsworth Richards Ford, Carlock Toyota Of Slidell, Team Mazda lead the Louisiana transparency rankings. 105 of 272 rated Louisiana dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Louisiana dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Louisiana quotes are verified.
How Louisiana compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Louisiana
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Louisiana is $438. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 63% of dealers in Louisiana charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.