Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 372 of 1429 Missouri car dealers from 1,217 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $488.
244 of 372 rated Missouri dealers earn an A · 61 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 21, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Show-Me State
Missouri's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
25th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 372 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1429 dealers →Ackerman Toyota
St. Louis, MO
$189 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 150 verified quotes
See the quotesHeartland
Unionville, MO
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesAutohaus BMW
St. Louis, MO
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Mazda Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO
Molle
Belton, MOBelton, MO
BMW Of Columbia
Columbia, MOColumbia, MO
Oakes Auto
North Kansas City, MONorth Kansas City, MO
Premier Sports Cars
Springfield, MOSpringfield, MO
Thoroughbred Ford
Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO
Boland Chevrolet
Bowling Green, MOBowling Green, MO
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Midway Ford
Kansas City, MO · 9 verified quotes
Oakes Buick GMC Service Center
Kansas City, MO · 9 verified quotes
Warrensburg Ford
Warrensburg, MO · 6 verified quotes
Lou Fusz Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
O'Fallon, MO · 5 verified quotes
Molle Toyota Footer
Kansas City, MO · 30 verified quotes
Reed Hyundai St. Joseph
Saint Joseph, MO · 15 verified quotes
Audi Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur, MO · 9 verified quotes
BMW Of Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur, MO · 9 verified quotes
Lee's Summit Honda
Lee's Summit, MO · 6 verified quotes
Joe Machens Toyota
Columbia, MO · 5 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Chesterfield
O'Fallon, MO · 4 verified quotes
Reliable Lexus
Springfield, MO · 4 verified quotes
Schicker Automotive Group
Union, MO · 4 verified quotes
Bommarito St. Peters
St. Peters, MO · 3 verified quotes
Cape Girardeau Honda
Cape Girardeau, MO · 3 verified quotes
Dave Sinclair Auto Group
Saint Louis, MO · 3 verified quotes
Don Vance
Marshfield, MO · 3 verified quotes
Frank Leta Buick GMC
Cape Girardeau, MO · 3 verified quotes
Jay Wolfe Toyota Of West County
Ballwin, MO · 3 verified quotes
Joe Machens Ford
Columbia, MO · 3 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Missouri
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 246 rated Missouri dealers is $488, based on 1,217 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, Autohaus BMW lead the Missouri transparency rankings. 244 of 372 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 $488. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 80% 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.