Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 378 of 1430 Missouri car dealers from 983 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $514.
196 of 378 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 378 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1430 dealers →Ackerman Toyota
St. Louis, MO
$215 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
$115 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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More Dealers in Missouri
Steve Dowdy Motors
Mount Vernon, MO
Steves Auto Sales
Steele, MO
Stl Auto Hub
Chesterfield, MO
Stl Automotive Group
O'Fallon, MO
Stl Autoplaza
St. Louis, MO
Stlcarz
Saint Charles, MO
Stockton Auto Inc
Stockton, MO
Street Side Auto Sales
Independence, MO
Stress Free Auto Inc
Saint Joseph, MO
Sts Auto Group
St. Louis, MO
Sugar Creek Sales Llc
Fenton, MO
Summers Motors
Saint Joseph, MO
Sunshine Auto Sales
Kansas City, MO
Suntrup Automotive Group
St. Louis, MO
Suntrup Buick GMC
St. Peters, MO
Suntrup Hyundai South
St. Louis, MO
Suntrup Kia South
St. Louis, MO
Super Cars
Springfield, MO
Supreme Auto
Springfield, MO
Supreme Auto Sales
Grandview, 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 258 rated Missouri dealers is $514, based on 983 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. 196 of 378 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 $514. 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.