Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 188 of 1340 Missouri car dealers from 577 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $434.
110 of 188 rated Missouri dealers earn an A · 36 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Show-Me State
Missouri's dealer grade: C
76/100 average transparency score
28th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 188 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1340 dealers →Molle
Belton, MO
$84 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesReed Chevrolet
Saint Joseph, MO
$65 above the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHeartland
Unionville, MO
$65 above the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesAckerman Toyota
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO
Luther Mazda Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO
Joe Machens Hyundai
Columbia, MOColumbia, MO
Lou Fusz Buick GMC
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO
Bommarito St. Peters
St. Peters, MOSt. Peters, MO
Reliable Lexus
Springfield, MOSpringfield, MO
Mercedes-Benz Of Chesterfield
O'Fallon, MOO'Fallon, MO
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More Dealers in Missouri
Rod's Auto Farm & Ranch
Houston, MO
Rolling Hills Honda
Saint Joseph, MO
Rolling Hills Nissan
Saint Joseph, MO
Rolling Hills Toyota
Saint Joseph, MO
Roman Motor Sales
Hollister, MO
Roper Kia
Joplin, MO
Route 66 Motor
Springfield, MO
Royal Auto Credit
Kansas City, MO
Royal Motor Sales Llc
St. Louis, MO
Rp Exotics Llc
St. Louis, MO
Rp Motors, Llc
St. Louis, MO
Rt Auto Group Llc
Smithville, MO
Rudkin Motors
Macon, MO
Rusty Drewing Automotive
Jefferson City, MO
Rusty Drewing Cadillac
Jefferson City, MO
Rusty Drewing Chevrolet Buick GMC
Jefferson City, MO
Rustys Auto Sales
Platte City, MO
Sakelaris Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Of Camdenton
Camdenton, MO
Sakelaris Ford Of Camdenton
Camdenton, MO
Sakelaris Ford Of Rolla
Rolla, MO
Dealers by City in Missouri
Missouri Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Missouri?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 188 rated Missouri dealers is $434, based on 577 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Missouri?
Molle, Reed Chevrolet, Heartland lead the Missouri transparency rankings. 110 of 188 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 $434. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% 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.
