Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 190 of 1342 Missouri car dealers from 593 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $524.
111 of 190 rated Missouri dealers earn an A · 36 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Show-Me State
Missouri's dealer grade: C
76/100 average transparency score
23rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 190 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1342 dealers →Heartland
Unionville, MO
$25 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesMolle
Belton, MO
$174 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesReed Chevrolet
Saint Joseph, MO
$25 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMolle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Belton, MOBelton, MO
Luther Mazda Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO
Ackerman Toyota
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO
Suntrup Hyundai
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO
Reliable Lexus
Springfield, MOSpringfield, MO
Mercedes-Benz Of Chesterfield
O'Fallon, MOO'Fallon, MO
Bommarito St. Peters
St. Peters, MOSt. Peters, MO
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St. Louis, MO
Xsell Auto Llc
Neosho, MO
Xtreme Auto Mart Llc
Kansas City, MO
Xtreme Mechanix
Joplin, MO
York Auto Sales
Marshfield, MO
Zee's Auto Sales
St. Louis, MO
Zenith Dynamics, Llc
Kansas City, MO
Zhl Motors
House Springs, MO
Zink Motor Company
Appleton City, MO
Zoey Motors
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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 133 rated Missouri dealers is $524, based on 593 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Missouri?
Heartland, Molle, Reed Chevrolet lead the Missouri transparency rankings. 111 of 190 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 $524. 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.