Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 340 of 1427 Missouri car dealers from 1,092 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $483.
216 of 340 rated Missouri dealers earn an A · 60 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 1, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Show-Me State
Missouri's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
25th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 340 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1427 dealers →Ackerman Toyota
St. Louis, MO
$184 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 134 verified quotes
See the quotesHeartland
Unionville, MO
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Mazda Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
$84 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMolle
Belton, MOBelton, MO
Autohaus BMW
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO
BMW Of Columbia
Columbia, MOColumbia, MO
Honda Of Tiffany Springs
Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO
Oakes Auto
North Kansas City, MONorth Kansas City, MO
Premier Sports Cars
Springfield, MOSpringfield, MO
Boland Chevrolet
Bowling Green, MOBowling Green, MO
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Lou Fusz Subaru St. Louis
St. Louis, MO · 9 verified quotes
Midway Ford
Kansas City, MO · 9 verified quotes
Oakes Buick GMC Service Center
Kansas City, MO · 8 verified quotes
Warrensburg Ford
Warrensburg, MO · 6 verified quotes
Lou Fusz Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
O'Fallon, MO · 5 verified quotes
Thoroughbred Ford
Kansas City, MO · 5 verified quotes
Bommarito Nissan Ballwin
Ballwin, MO · 4 verified quotes
Molle Toyota
Kansas City, MO · 30 verified quotes
Reed Hyundai St. Joseph
Saint Joseph, MO · 14 verified quotes
BMW Of Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur, MO · 7 verified quotes
Lee's Summit Honda
Lee's Summit, MO · 6 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Chesterfield
O'Fallon, MO · 4 verified quotes
Reliable Lexus
Springfield, MO · 4 verified quotes
Bommarito St. Peters
St. Peters, MO · 3 verified quotes
Dave Sinclair Auto Group
Saint Louis, MO · 3 verified quotes
Frank Leta Buick GMC
Cape Girardeau, MO · 3 verified quotes
Jay Wolfe Toyota Of West County
Ballwin, MO · 3 verified quotes
Joe Machens Ford
Columbia, MO · 3 verified quotes
Lou Fusz Buick GMC
St. Louis, MO · 3 verified quotes
Rolling Hills Nissan
Saint Joseph, MO · 3 verified quotes
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 228 rated Missouri dealers is $483, based on 1,092 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. 216 of 340 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 $483. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 80% 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.