Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 375 of 1432 Missouri car dealers from 1,222 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $488.
248 of 375 rated Missouri dealers earn an A · 59 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 23, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Show-Me State
Missouri's dealer grade: B
80/100 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
$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
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
Rusty Drewing Toyota
Jefferson City, MOJefferson City, MO
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More Dealers in Missouri
Jimmy Michel Motors Ford
Aurora, MO
Jimmy's Auto Sales
Kansas City, MO
Jimmy's Pre Owned Value Center
Monett, MO
Jj's Auto Sales
Kansas City, MO
Jkb Auto Sales
Blue Springs, MO
Jmds Motors
Rogersville, MO
Jnbs Motorz
St. Peters, MO
Jnj Motors Llc
High Ridge, MO
Joe Machens Capital City Ford
Jefferson City, MO
Joe Machens Volkswagen Of Columbia
Columbia, MO
Joe Merkle Motors, Llc
Jefferson City, MO
John Sinclair Nissan
Cape Girardeau, MO
Johnny Londoff Chevrolet
Florissant, MO
Jones Auto Sales
Poplar Bluff, MO
Js&k Auto Llc
Sedalia, MO
Judd Motors Inc
Greentop, MO
Jwf Motor Company
O'fallon, MO
Jz's Auto Sales
Reeds Spring, MO
K & B Auto Sales Llc
Webster Groves, MO
K & K Auto Sales
Saint Clair, MO
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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 251 rated Missouri dealers is $488, based on 1,222 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 $488. 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.