Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 375 of 1430 Missouri car dealers from 978 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $515.
194 of 375 rated Missouri dealers earn an A · 129 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 23, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Show-Me State
Missouri's dealer grade: C
74/100 average transparency score
24th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 375 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1430 dealers →Ackerman Toyota
St. Louis, MO
$216 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 127 verified quotes
See the quotesHeartland
Unionville, MO
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Mazda Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
$116 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesAutohaus BMW
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO
Reed Chevrolet
Saint Joseph, MOSaint Joseph, MO
Thoroughbred Ford
Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO
Midway Ford
Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO
Molle
Belton, MOBelton, MO
BMW Of Columbia
Columbia, MOColumbia, MO
Premier Sports Cars
Springfield, MOSpringfield, MO
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Marionville Auto Sales
Marionville, MO
Master's Transportation
Kansas City, MO
Mathis Motors Llc
Saint Charles, MO
Matt And Terrys Auto Sales
Granby, MO
Mattern Automotive
O'Fallon, MO
Max Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Clinton
Clinton, MO
Max Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Of Butler
Butler, MO
Max Chrysler Dodge Jeep, RAM Of Nevada
Nevada, MO
Max Curnow GMC
Chillicothe, MO
Max Curnow GMC Chillicothe
Chillicothe, MO
Max Ford Of Butler
Butler, MO
Max Ford Of Nevada
Nevada, MO
Max Motors Auto Group
Nevada, MO
Max Motors Of Nevada Chevrolet
Nevada, MO
Max Motors Of Nevada GMC
Nevada, MO
Maxwell Motors Llc
Joplin, MO
May Motor Company Llc
Springfield, MO
Mayse Automotive CDJR
Aurora, MO
Mayse Automotive Group
Aurora, MO
Mayse Automotive Group (gm)
Aurora, 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 255 rated Missouri dealers is $515, based on 978 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, Luther Mazda Of Kansas City lead the Missouri transparency rankings. 194 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 $515. 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.