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Best Car Dealers in Missouri

As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 373 of 1429 Missouri car dealers from 1,219 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $489.

246 of 373 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 373 dealers with verified quotes.

$489
Avg Doc Fee
80%
No Add-ons
79/100
Avg Score
1,219
Verified Quotes

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1st place
A
100/100

Ackerman Toyota

St. Louis, MO

$299doc fee

$190 below the Missouri average

No mandatory add-ons · 150 verified quotes

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2nd place
A
100/100

Heartland

Unionville, MO

$499doc fee

No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes

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3rd place
A
100/100

Autohaus BMW

St. Louis, MO

$499doc fee

No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes

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4

Luther Mazda Of Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

A
5

Molle

Belton, MO

A
6

BMW Of Columbia

Columbia, MO

A
7

Oakes Auto

North Kansas City, MO

A
8

Premier Sports Cars

Springfield, MO

A
9

Thoroughbred Ford

Kansas City, MO

A
10

Boland Chevrolet

Bowling Green, MO

A

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Wood Nissan Lee's Summit

Lee's Summit, MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$599doc fee$1,995add-ons
C
73/100
Average
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Baldwin Ford Lincoln Toyota

Poplar Bluff, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$299doc fee$3,680add-ons
C
73/100
Average
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Cable Dahmer Automotive Group

Kansas City, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$599doc fee$2,886add-ons
C
73/100
Average
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Wood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Carthage

Carthage, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$599doc fee$1,975add-ons
C
73/100
Average
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Cable Dahmer Chevrolet, Inc.

Independence, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc fee$2,886add-ons
C
72/100
Average
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Elco Chevrolet

Ballwin, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc fee$288add-ons
C
72/100
Average
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Smithville Ford

Smithville, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$1,495doc feeNo add-ons
C
70/100
Average
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Jay Wolfe Honda

Kansas City, MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$565doc fee$2,131add-ons
D
67/100
Below average
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Warrensburg CDJR

Warrensburg, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$620doc feeNo add-ons
D
66/100
Below average
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Jay Wolfe Auto Outlet

Kansas City, MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$283doc feeNo add-ons
D
65/100
Below average
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Ed Morse Ford St. Robert

Saint Robert, MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$200doc fee$3,618add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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Cable Dahmer Buick GMC Of Kansas City

Kansas City, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$620doc fee$2,886add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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Boucher Group

Saint Louis, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc fee$11,875add-ons
F
48/100
Buyer beware
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Ed Morse Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Saint Robert

Saint Robert, MONo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Stl Supercars

St. Louis, MONo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Echopark St. Louis

Chesterfield, MONo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Bening Motor Company Leadington

Leadington, MONo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Victory Toyota Of St. Louis

St. Louis, MONo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Ashland Auto Sales

Columbia, MONo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Jay Wolfe Toyota

Kansas City, MONo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware
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Dealers by City in Missouri

Saint Joseph

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 248 rated Missouri dealers is $489, based on 1,219 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. 246 of 373 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.

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How Missouri compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

Illinois
$365 avg doc fee
$124 less than Missouri
Kansas
$500 avg doc fee
about the same as Missouri
Tennessee
$667 avg doc fee
$178 more than Missouri
Arkansas
$132 avg doc fee
$357 less than Missouri

Tips for Buying a Car in Missouri

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Missouri is $489. 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.

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