Best Car Dealers in Louisiana
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 179 of 690 Louisiana car dealers from 544 verified out-the-door quotes. Louisiana's average doc fee is $423.
83 of 179 rated Louisiana dealers earn an A · 33 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Pelican State
Louisiana's dealer grade: C
77/100 average transparency score
28th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 179 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 690 dealers →Hixson
Alexandria, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHollingsworth Richards Ford
Baton Rouge, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesRed River Chevrolet
Bossier City, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesCarlock Toyota Of Slidell
Slidell, LASlidell, LA
Ralph Sellers Hyundai
Gonzales, LAGonzales, LA
All Star Kia East
Denham Springs, LADenham Springs, LA
Mike Morgan Hyundai
Shreveport, LAShreveport, LA
Orr BMW Of Shreveport
Shreveport, LAShreveport, LA
All Star Toyota
Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge, LA
All Star Toyota Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge, LA
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Acadiana Mazda
Lafayette, LA · 5 verified quotes
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Lafayette, LA · 8 verified quotes
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Covington, LA · 8 verified quotes
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New Orleans, LA · 13 verified quotes
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Baton Rouge, LA · 3 verified quotes
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Gonzales, LA · 3 verified quotes
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Lafayette, LA · 6 verified quotes
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Lake Charles, LA · 15 verified quotes
Royal Honda
Metairie, LA · 5 verified quotes
Leblanc Kia
New Iberia, LA · 6 verified quotes
Walker Acura
Metairie, LA · 3 verified quotes
Sterling Kia
Lafayette, LA · 7 verified quotes
Subaru Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · 3 verified quotes
Lakeside Toyota
Metairie, LA · 4 verified quotes
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Kenner, LA · 4 verified quotes
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Jennings, LA · 12 verified quotes
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Harvey, LA · 3 verified quotes
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Dealers by City in Louisiana
Louisiana doc fee law
Louisiana caps documentation fees at $425 by statute.
Louisiana Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Louisiana?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 123 rated Louisiana dealers is $423, based on 544 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Louisiana doc fees at approximately $425.
Who are the best car dealers in Louisiana?
Hixson, Hollingsworth Richards Ford, Red River Chevrolet lead the Louisiana transparency rankings. 83 of 179 rated Louisiana dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Louisiana 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 Louisiana quotes are verified.
How Louisiana 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 Louisiana
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Louisiana is $423. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 59% of dealers in Louisiana 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.