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 →Banner Coulson Chevrolet
Higginsville, MO
$94 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 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 quotesPremier Sports Cars
Springfield, MO
$243 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMolle
Belton, MOBelton, MO
Ackerman Toyota
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, 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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More Dealers in Missouri
Molle Toyota
Kansas City, MO · 30 verified quotes
Reed Chevrolet
Saint Joseph, MO · 8 verified quotes
BMW Of West St. Louis
Manchester, MO · 9 verified quotes
Bommarito Nissan Hazelwood
Hazelwood, MO · 3 verified quotes
Mccarthy Toyota Of Sedalia
Sedalia, MO · 5 verified quotes
Bommarito South County
St. Louis, MO · 6 verified quotes
Molle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Belton, MO · 10 verified quotes
Gladstone
Kansas City, MO · 3 verified quotes
Bommarito Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Ellisville, MO · 3 verified quotes
Johnny Londoff Autoplex
St. Peters, MO · 3 verified quotes
Autocenters Nissan
Herculaneum, MO · 12 verified quotes
Dean Team Hyundai
Ballwin, MO · 7 verified quotes
Joe Machens Hyundai
Columbia, MO · 15 verified quotes
Mazda Of Columbia
Columbia, MO · 6 verified quotes
State Line Nissan
Kansas City, MO · 4 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Kansas City South
Kansas City, MO · 4 verified quotes
Jim Butler Chevrolet
Fenton, MO · 6 verified quotes
Bommarito Nissan Ballwin
Ballwin, MO · 3 verified quotes
Dean Team Subaru
Ballwin, MO · 5 verified quotes
St. Louis Acura
Ballwin, MO · 5 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?
Banner Coulson Chevrolet, Luther Mazda Of Kansas City, Premier Sports Cars 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.