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Used car dealer fees in Missouri
Buying a used car in Missouri, expect a documentation fee (capped (~$565, indexed)), sales tax of 4.225% state + local, a title fee around $8.50, and registration (~$24–$87/yr by horsepower). Everything beyond those four lines deserves scrutiny before you sign.
- Doc fee
- Capped (~$565, indexed)
- Sales tax
- 4.225% state + local
- Title fee
- ~$8.50
- Registration
- ~$24–$87/yr by horsepower
Frequently asked
Is the doc fee capped in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri limits the documentation fee by law: capped (~$565, indexed). A doc fee above the cap on your contract is a compliance problem — point it out and ask for it to be corrected.
How much is sales tax on a used car in Missouri?
4.225% state + local. Tax is a government charge, not dealer profit — but check that it is calculated on the correct price, with any trade-in credit applied where Missouri allows it.
Which dealer fees can I refuse in Missouri?
Government charges (sales tax, title, registration) are fixed. Everything else — doc fee, dealer prep, VIN etching, paint protection, nitrogen tires, appearance packages — is dealer profit. You may not get individual lines removed, but you can negotiate the out-the-door total down to offset them, or walk away.
What is a fair out-the-door price in Missouri?
Take the agreed vehicle price, add Missouri's tax (4.225% state + local), title (~$8.50), and registration, plus a doc fee in line with capped (~$565, indexed). If the quote is meaningfully above that math, ask the dealer to walk you through every added line.
Figures are typical published amounts as of 2026-07-03 and can change with legislation or local rates. Always verify current caps, tax rates, and fees with the Missouri DMV or your county before signing.