Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 375 of 1429 Missouri car dealers from 1,221 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $490.
248 of 375 rated Missouri dealers earn an A · 60 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 22, 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 375 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1429 dealers →Ackerman Toyota
St. Louis, MO
$191 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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Bommarito Vw
Hazelwood, MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Florissant, MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Genesis Of St. Charles
St. Peters, MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Laura Ford Of Sullivan, Llc
Sullivan, MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Springfield Nissan Kia Group
MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bob Sight Ford
Lee's Summit, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bommarito Mazda St. Peters
St. Peters, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gladstone Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Kansas City, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Laura Chevrolet Sullivan
Sullivan, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Napleton Mid Rivers Maserati Alfa Romeo
St. Peters, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Napleton St. Louis Nissan
St. Louis, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Reliable Mazda
Springfield, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Reliable Subaru
Springfield, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sakelaris Ford Of Camdenton
Camdenton, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Van Cadillac Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Van Subaru
Gladstone, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Am Auto Sales
Belton, MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Capital City CDJR
Jefferson City, MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Grateful Motors
Arnold, MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Jim Butler Kia
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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 249 rated Missouri dealers is $490, based on 1,221 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. 248 of 375 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 $490. 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.