Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 378 of 1410 Missouri car dealers from 995 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $514.
198 of 378 rated Missouri dealers earn an A · 128 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 25, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Show-Me State
Missouri's dealer grade: C
74/100 average transparency score
24th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 378 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1410 dealers →Ackerman Toyota
St. Louis, MO
$215 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 127 verified quotes
See the quotesHeartland
Unionville, MO
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Mazda Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
$115 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesAutohaus BMW
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO
Thoroughbred Ford
Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO
Molle
Belton, MOBelton, MO
BMW Of Columbia
Columbia, MOColumbia, MO
Premier Sports Cars
Springfield, MOSpringfield, MO
Molle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Belton, MOBelton, MO
Honda Of Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MOJefferson City, MO
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Molle Toyota Footer
Kansas City, MO · 25 verified quotes
Warrensburg Ford
Warrensburg, MO · 5 verified quotes
Joe Machens Toyota
Columbia, MO · 4 verified quotes
Jay Wolfe Toyota Of West County
Ballwin, MO · 3 verified quotes
Joe Machens Ford
Columbia, MO · 3 verified quotes
Autocenters Nissan
Herculaneum, MO · 10 verified quotes
Reed Chevrolet
Saint Joseph, MO · 9 verified quotes
BMW Of Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur, MO · 8 verified quotes
Boland Chevrolet
Bowling Green, MO · 7 verified quotes
Audi Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur, MO · 6 verified quotes
Bob Sight Independence Kia
Independence, MO · 5 verified quotes
Dean Team Hyundai
Ballwin, MO · 5 verified quotes
Lee's Summit Honda
Lee's Summit, MO · 5 verified quotes
Bommarito Honda Superstore
Hazelwood, MO · 4 verified quotes
Bommarito South County
St. Louis, MO · 4 verified quotes
Reliable Lexus
Springfield, MO · 4 verified quotes
Schicker Automotive Group
Union, MO · 4 verified quotes
Banner Coulson Chevrolet
Higginsville, MO · 3 verified quotes
Bommarito Nissan Hazelwood
Hazelwood, MO · 3 verified quotes
Bommarito St. Peters
St. Peters, MO · 3 verified quotes
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Missouri doc fee law
Missouri law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $621. A doc fee above that level on a Missouri quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Missouri Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Missouri?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 259 rated Missouri dealers is $514, based on 995 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Missouri doc fees at approximately $621.
Who are the best car dealers in Missouri?
Ackerman Toyota, Heartland, Luther Mazda Of Kansas City lead the Missouri transparency rankings. 198 of 378 rated Missouri dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Missouri 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 Missouri quotes are verified.
How Missouri 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 Missouri
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Missouri is $514. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 81% of dealers in Missouri 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.