Best Car Dealers in Louisiana
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 179 of 688 Louisiana car dealers from 548 verified out-the-door quotes. Louisiana's average doc fee is $423.
83 of 179 rated Louisiana dealers earn an A · 32 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Pelican State
Louisiana's dealer grade: C
77/100 average transparency score
28th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 179 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 688 dealers →Hixson
Alexandria, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHollingsworth Richards Ford
Baton Rouge, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesCarlock Toyota Of Slidell
Slidell, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesRed River Chevrolet
Bossier City, LABossier City, LA
Ralph Sellers Hyundai
Gonzales, LAGonzales, LA
All Star Kia East
Denham Springs, LADenham Springs, LA
Mike Morgan Hyundai
Shreveport, LAShreveport, LA
All Star Toyota
Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge, LA
Orr BMW Of Shreveport
Shreveport, LAShreveport, LA
All Star Toyota Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge, LA
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More Dealers in Louisiana
Bolton Ford
Lake Charles, LA · 3 verified quotes
Barker Buick GMC
Houma, LA · 3 verified quotes
Greg Leblanc Toyota
Houma, LA · 14 verified quotes
Ford Of Harvey
Harvey, LA · 7 verified quotes
Walker Toyota
Alexandria, LA · 7 verified quotes
Team Honda
Opelousas, LA · 19 verified quotes
Hampton Mitsubishi
Lafayette, LA · 6 verified quotes
Vaughn Buick Natchitoches
Natchitoches, LA · 3 verified quotes
Lake Charles Toyota
Lake Charles, LA · 15 verified quotes
Courtesy Chevrolet Breaux Bridge
Breaux Bridge, LA · 5 verified quotes
Leblanc Honda
New Iberia, LA · 4 verified quotes
Family Mazda Of Bossier City
Bossier City, LA · 4 verified quotes
Matt Bowers Infiniti Metairie
Metairie, LA · 7 verified quotes
Brian Harris BMW
Baton Rouge, LA · 7 verified quotes
Sterling Automotive Group
Broussard, LA · 5 verified quotes
Lamarque Ford
Kenner, LA · 13 verified quotes
Bayou Ford
LaPlace, LA · 26 verified quotes
Sterling Ford
Opelousas, LA · 3 verified quotes
Crown Buick GMC
Metairie, LA · 9 verified quotes
Holmes Honda
Shreveport, LA · 8 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Louisiana
Louisiana doc fee law
Louisiana caps documentation fees at $425 by statute.
Louisiana Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Louisiana?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 124 rated Louisiana dealers is $423, based on 548 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Louisiana doc fees at approximately $425.
Who are the best car dealers in Louisiana?
Hixson, Hollingsworth Richards Ford, Carlock Toyota Of Slidell lead the Louisiana transparency rankings. 83 of 179 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 $423. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 58% 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.