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
King Auto Sales, Llc
Leadington, MO
King Motor Llc
Gladstone, MO
Kingsman Auto Cave
Grain Valley, MO
Kingz Auto Sales Llc
Sedalia, MO
Kinnick Auto Credit Llc
Kansas City, MO
Kirksville Auto Sales Llc
Kirksville, MO
Kirksville Chevrolet GMC
Kirksville, MO
Kirksville Toyota
Kirksville, MO
Knd Auto Sales
Webb City, MO
Kneezle Auto Sales
St. Louis, MO
Komfort Kc Motors Llc
Kansas City, MO
Kts Auto Sales Inc
Jennings, MO
Kugman Motors
St. Louis, MO
Kwik Auto Sales
Kansas City, MO
L & L Auto Sales Llc
Cadet, MO
La Auto
Bates City, MO
Lake Saint Louis Luxury Imports
Wentzville, MO
Lakeside Motors
Branson, MO
Lakeway Motors
Osage Beach, MO
Lambert Auto Sales
Keytesville, 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 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.