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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Southern Chevrolet
Alexandria, LA · 5 verified quotes
Legacy Westbank Buick GMC
Harvey, LA · 5 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of Mandeville
Mandeville, LA · 3 verified quotes
Matt Bowers Ford Metairie
Slidell, LA · 4 verified quotes
Ralph Sellers Chevrolet
Baton Rouge, LA · 3 verified quotes
Rainbow Northshore Buick Gmc, Llc
Covington, LA · 9 verified quotes
Premier Certified Pre-Owned
Harvey, LA · 10 verified quotes
Mike Willis Ford
Sulphur, LA · 3 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of Bossier City
Bossier City, LA · 3 verified quotes
Toyota Of Kenner
Kenner, LA · 11 verified quotes
Best Chevrolet
Kenner, LA · 3 verified quotes
Bill Hood Automotive Group
Hammond, LA · 4 verified quotes
Banner Ford
Mandeville, LA · 3 verified quotes
Bayou Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
LaPlace, LA · 3 verified quotes
Walker Kia
Alexandria, LA · 10 verified quotes
Rainbow Luxury Imports
Covington, LA · 6 verified quotes
Acura Of Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · 3 verified quotes
Vip Motors Of La, Inc
Alexandria, LA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Peltier Tyler
Bossier City, LA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
La Motors
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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.