Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 293 of 1366 Missouri car dealers from 944 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $486.
175 of 293 rated Missouri dealers earn an A · 59 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Show-Me State
Missouri's dealer grade: C
76/100 average transparency score
25th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 293 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1366 dealers →Premier Sports Cars
Springfield, MO
$236 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Mazda Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
$87 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMolle
Belton, MO
$169 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesHonda Of Tiffany Springs
Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO
Banner Coulson Chevrolet
Higginsville, MOHigginsville, MO
BMW Of Columbia
Columbia, MOColumbia, MO
Ackerman Toyota
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO
Heartland
Unionville, MOUnionville, MO
Warrensburg Ford
Warrensburg, MOWarrensburg, MO
Thoroughbred Ford
Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO
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Boland Chevrolet
Bowling Green, MO · 9 verified quotes
Lou Fusz Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
O'Fallon, MO · 5 verified quotes
Lou Fusz Subaru St. Louis
St. Louis, MO · 8 verified quotes
Oakes Buick GMC Service Center
Kansas City, MO · 8 verified quotes
Bommarito Nissan Ballwin
Ballwin, MO · 4 verified quotes
Joe Machens Dealerships
Jefferson City, MO · 7 verified quotes
Midway Ford
Kansas City, MO · 10 verified quotes
Honda Of Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO · 5 verified quotes
Rolling Hills Nissan
Saint Joseph, MO · 3 verified quotes
Schicker Ford Of St. Louis
St. Louis, MO · 3 verified quotes
Rusty Drewing Toyota
Jefferson City, MO · 3 verified quotes
Jay Wolfe Toyota Of West County
Ballwin, MO · 3 verified quotes
Frank Leta Buick GMC
Cape Girardeau, MO · 3 verified quotes
Bommarito St. Peters
St. Peters, MO · 3 verified quotes
Reliable Lexus
Springfield, MO · 4 verified quotes
Lou Fusz Buick GMC
St. Louis, MO · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Chesterfield
O'Fallon, MO · 4 verified quotes
Lee's Summit Honda
Lee's Summit, MO · 6 verified quotes
Schicker Automotive Group
Union, MO · 4 verified quotes
Don Vance
Marshfield, MO · 3 verified quotes
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Missouri Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Missouri?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 195 rated Missouri dealers is $486, based on 944 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Missouri?
Premier Sports Cars, Luther Mazda Of Kansas City, Molle lead the Missouri transparency rankings. 175 of 293 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 $486. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 78% 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.