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
Look up any dealer’s transparency grade
Search 22,000+ dealers by name, brand, city, or zip.
More Dealers in Missouri
Joe Machens Nissan
Columbia, MO · 3 verified quotes
Lou Fusz Buick GMC
St. Louis, MO · 3 verified quotes
Oakes Kia
North Kansas City, MO · 3 verified quotes
Rob Sight Ford
Kansas City, MO · 3 verified quotes
Rolling Hills Nissan
Saint Joseph, MO · 3 verified quotes
Rusty Drewing Toyota
Jefferson City, MO · 3 verified quotes
Schicker Ford Of St. Louis
St. Louis, MO · 3 verified quotes
Sunset Ford
St. Louis, MO · 3 verified quotes
Autocenters Nissan
Herculaneum, MO · 17 verified quotes
Molle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Belton, MO · 10 verified quotes
Dean Team Hyundai
Ballwin, MO · 9 verified quotes
Lou Fusz Toyota
Kirkwood, MO · 8 verified quotes
Bommarito South County
St. Louis, MO · 6 verified quotes
Honda Of Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO · 6 verified quotes
Bob Sight Independence Kia
Independence, MO · 5 verified quotes
Mccarthy Hyundai Of Blue Springs
Blue Springs, MO · 5 verified quotes
Mccarthy Toyota Of Sedalia
Sedalia, MO · 5 verified quotes
Bommarito Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Ellisville, MO · 4 verified quotes
Bommarito Honda Superstore
Hazelwood, MO · 4 verified quotes
Honda Of Tiffany Springs
Kansas City, MO · 4 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.