Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 249 of 1346 Missouri car dealers from 837 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $493.
154 of 249 rated Missouri dealers earn an A · 42 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Show-Me State
Missouri's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
23rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 249 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1346 dealers →Molle
Belton, MO
$176 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Mazda Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
$94 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesBanner Coulson Chevrolet
Higginsville, MO
$94 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAckerman Toyota
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO
Premier Sports Cars
Springfield, MOSpringfield, MO
Heartland
Unionville, MOUnionville, MO
Thoroughbred Ford
Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO
Lou Fusz Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
O'Fallon, MOO'Fallon, MO
Boland Chevrolet
Bowling Green, MOBowling Green, MO
Lou Fusz Subaru St. Louis
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO
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Suntrup Hyundai
St. Louis, MO · 4 verified quotes
Oakes Buick GMC Service Center
Kansas City, MO · 8 verified quotes
Rolling Hills Nissan
Saint Joseph, MO · 3 verified quotes
Joe Machens Dealerships
Jefferson City, MO · 7 verified quotes
Midway Ford
Kansas City, MO · 10 verified quotes
Reliable Lexus
Springfield, 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
Lou Fusz Buick GMC
St. Louis, MO · 3 verified quotes
Joe Machens Nissan
Columbia, MO · 3 verified quotes
Bommarito St. Peters
St. Peters, MO · 3 verified quotes
Schicker Automotive Group
Union, MO · 4 verified quotes
Oakes Kia
North Kansas City, MO · 3 verified quotes
Rusty Drewing Toyota
Jefferson City, MO · 3 verified quotes
Schicker Ford Of St. Louis
St. Louis, MO · 3 verified quotes
Sunset Ford
St. Louis, MO · 3 verified quotes
Don Vance
Marshfield, MO · 3 verified quotes
Frank Leta Buick GMC
Cape Girardeau, MO · 3 verified quotes
Genesis Of St. Charles
St. Peters, MO · 3 verified quotes
Rob Sight Ford
Kansas City, MO · 8 verified quotes
Missouri Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Missouri?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 175 rated Missouri dealers is $493, based on 837 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Missouri?
Molle, Luther Mazda Of Kansas City, Banner Coulson Chevrolet lead the Missouri transparency rankings. 154 of 249 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 $493. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 75% 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.