Best Car Dealers Near Columbia, MO

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 14 of 30 car dealers near Columbia, MO from 57 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $446.

Data updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 14 dealers with verified quotes.

$446
Avg Doc Fee
MO avg: $513
79%
No Add-ons
88/100
Avg Score
57
Verified Quotes

Browse Dealers by Brand in Columbia

All Car Dealers Near Columbia

Mercedes-Benz of Columbia

Columbia, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$299doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Joe Machens Lincoln

Columbia, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$5doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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CDJR of Columbia

Columbia, MO · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$58doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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BMW of Columbia

Columbia, MO · 3 verified quotes

$299doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Joe Machens

Columbia, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$587doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Joe Machens Ford

Columbia, MO · 3 verified quotes

$587doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Joe Machens Toyota

Columbia, MO · 4 verified quotes

$587doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Joe Machens Nissan

Columbia, MO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$601doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Mazda of Columbia

Columbia, MO · 5 verified quotes

$593doc feeNo add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Columbia Honda

Columbia, MO · 8 verified quotes

$587doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Kia of Columbia

Columbia, MO · 6 verified quotes

$587doc fee$498add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Joe Machens Hyundai

Columbia, MO · 14 verified quotes

$587doc fee$114add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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Subaru of Columbia

Columbia, MO · 8 verified quotes

$601doc fee$1,276add-ons
B
80/100
Above average
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Ashland Auto Sales

Columbia, MONo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

A.c.a Auto Sales

Columbia, MO

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Not rated

Aa Auto Sales LLC

Columbia, MO

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Not rated

Adrik Motorworks

Columbia, MO

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Not rated

Bob Mccosh Buick GMC

Columbia, MO

BuickGMC
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Not rated

Bob Mccosh Cadillac

Columbia, MO

Cadillac
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Not rated

Bob Mccosh Chevrolet

Columbia, MO

Chevrolet
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Not rated
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Tips for Buying a Car in MO

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in MO is $513. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 79% of dealers near Columbia 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.

Car Dealers Near Columbia FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Columbia, MO?

Mercedes-Benz of Columbia (Columbia, MO) is the highest-graded dealer near Columbia on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Columbia charge?

As of October 2026, rated dealers near Columbia, MO charge an average documentation fee of $446, compared to a MO state average of $513 — based on 57 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Columbia?

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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Columbia are verified.