Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 375 of 1432 Missouri car dealers from 1,221 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $489.
245 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 1432 dealers →Ackerman Toyota
St. Louis, MO
$190 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
Banner Coulson Chevrolet
Higginsville, MOHigginsville, 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
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Autoverse Llc
Kansas City, MO
Autry Morlan Automotive Group
Sikeston, MO
Autry Morlan Buick GMC
Sikeston, MO
Autry Morlan Chevrolet
Dexter, MO
Autry Morlan Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Sikeston
Sikeston, MO
B&b's Motors, Llc
Springfield, MO
Bailey Chevrolet
Willow Springs, MO
Bailey GMC
Willow Springs, MO
Bain Auto Sales
East Prairie, MO
Bakers Car Corral
Sedalia, MO
Baldwin Automotive Group
Poplar Bluff, MO
Baldwin Buick GMC
Poplar Bluff, MO
Baldwin Cadillac
Poplar Bluff, MO
Baldwin Chevrolet
Poplar Bluff, MO
Baldwin Ford
Poplar Bluff, MO
Baldwin Toyota
Poplar Bluff, MO
Banks Motors Llc
Clinton, MO
Barley Automotive
Ste. Genevieve, MO
Bartolotta's Select Pre-owned Center
Sullivan, MO
Basic Auto Sales
Arnold, MO
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 250 rated Missouri dealers is $489, 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. 245 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 $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.