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
Sedalia Automotive
Sedalia, MO
Seeger Toyota
St. Louis, MO
Seeger Toyota Of St. Robert
Saint Robert, MO
Seeger Toyota St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Shea Auto Llc
Maryville, MO
Shelton Automotive Group
Warrenton, MO
Sheppards Auto Sales
Harviell, MO
Show Me Auto Mall
Harrisonville, MO
Show Me Auto Sales
Marshfield, MO
Show Me Autos
Centralia, MO
Show Me Preowned, Llc
Columbia, MO
Show Me Trucks
Weldon Spring, MO
Shull Auto Sales
Springfield, MO
Silver Eagle Auto Mall Inc
Northmoor, MO
Sky Motors
Kansas City, MO
Skyline Motorsports Llc
Ozark, MO
Skyway Buick GMC
Joplin, MO
Smart Buy Car Sales
Breckenridge Hills, MO
Smart Marketing
Sikeston, MO
Smd Auto Sales Llc
Kansas City, MO
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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.