Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 352 of 1317 Missouri car dealers from 958 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $529.
209 of 352 rated Missouri dealers earn an A · 102 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Show-Me State
Missouri's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
22nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 352 dealers with verified quotes.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Missouri
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
- A100/1002026
Ackerman Toyota
St. Louis, MO
126 verified quotes$299doc feeNo add-ons$230 below the Missouri average
- A97/1002026
Reliable Subaru
Springfield, MO
6 verified quotes$620doc feeNo add-ons - A97/1002026
Van Cadillac of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
3 verified quotes$620doc feeNo add-ons - A93/1002026
Reliable Lexus
Springfield, MO
4 verified quotes$599doc fee - A98/1002026
Audi Springfield
Springfield, MO
2 verified quotes$599doc feeNo add-ons - A97/1002026
Van Subaru
Kansas City, MO
1 verified quote$620doc feeNo add-ons
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View all 1317 dealers →Ackerman Toyota
CarEdge CertifiedSt. Louis, MO
$230 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 126 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Mazda of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
$130 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesMolle Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Belton, MO
$129 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesHeartland Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Excelsior Springs, MOExcelsior Springs, MO
Ed Morse Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Lebanon, MOLebanon, MO
Northtowne Hyundai
Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO
BMW of Columbia
Columbia, MOColumbia, MO
John Morlan Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Cape Girardeau, MOCape Girardeau, MO
Kirksville Toyota
Kirksville, MOKirksville, MO
MINI of St. Louis
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO
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More Dealers in Missouri
Seeger Toyota of St. Robert
Saint Robert, MO · 3 verified quotes
Joe Machens Hyundai
Columbia, MO · 11 verified quotes
Kia of Columbia
Columbia, MO · 8 verified quotes
Audi Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · 5 verified quotes
Corwin Ford Republic
Republic, MO · 5 verified quotes
Lee's Summit Subaru
Lee's Summit, MO · 15 verified quotes
Frank Leta Acura
St. Louis, MO · 11 verified quotes
Reliable Toyota
Springfield, MO · 6 verified quotes
Glendale Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
St. Louis, MO · 3 verified quotes
South County Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
St. Louis, MO · 7 verified quotes
Corwin Ford of Springfield
Springfield, MO · 5 verified quotes
Honda of Frontenac
St. Louis, MO · 5 verified quotes
Leo Payne Honda
Ellisville, MO · 8 verified quotes
Spirit Lexus
St. Louis, MO · 4 verified quotes
Greenway Ford
Raytown, MO · 3 verified quotes
BMW of Springfield
Springfield, MO · 3 verified quotes
Subaru of Columbia
Columbia, MO · 5 verified quotes
O'fallon Buick GMC
O'Fallon, MO · 3 verified quotes
Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Independence
Independence, MO · 4 verified quotes
Gary Crossley Ford
Kansas City, 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 November 2026, the average documentation fee at 256 rated Missouri dealers is $529, based on 958 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, Luther Mazda of Kansas City, Molle Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM lead the Missouri transparency rankings. 209 of 352 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 $529. 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.