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 $440.

105 of 272 rated Louisiana dealers earn an A · 102 earn a D or F

Data updated Sep 28, 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.

$440
Avg Doc Fee
63%
No Add-ons
74/100
Avg Score
681
Verified Quotes

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Hebert Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram

Natchitoches, LA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$400doc fee$300add-ons
A
91/100
Highly transparent
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Matt Bowers Hyundai Slidell

Slidell, LA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$436doc fee$397add-ons
A
91/100
Highly transparent
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Royal Nissan

Baton Rouge, LA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$436doc fee$150add-ons
A
91/100
Highly transparent
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Baldwin Subaru

Covington, LA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$436doc fee$498add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Preston Of Dover

Dover, LA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$799doc feeNo add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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Matt Bowers Ford

Metairie, LA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$431doc fee$1,500add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Vaughn Ford Of Natchitoches

Natchitoches, LA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$150doc feeNo add-ons
B
87/100
Above average
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Mike Willis Ford

Sulphur, LA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$225doc fee$1,374add-ons
B
85/100
Above average
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Navarre Chevrolet

Lake Charles, LA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$623doc fee$945add-ons
B
83/100
Above average
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Sterling Ford

Opelousas, LA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$425doc fee$199add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Sterling Lincoln

Opelousas, LA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$436doc fee$199add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Xtreme Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$563doc fee$498add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Bergeron Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Metairie, LA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$436doc fee$436add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Hixson Automotive

Leesville, LA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$422doc fee$299add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Ross Downing GMC Cadillac

Hammond, LA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$425doc fee$299add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Service Chevrolet Cadillac

Lafayette, LA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$436doc fee$399add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Shetler Corley Chevrolet

Crowley, LA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$435doc fee$295add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Vaughn Automotive Alexandria

Alexandria, LA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$436doc fee$499add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Walker BMW

Alexandria, LA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$436doc fee$299add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Walker Honda

Alexandria, LA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$425doc fee$299add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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Dealers by City in Louisiana

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 $440, 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 $440. 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.