Best Car Dealers in Iowa
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 107 of 735 Iowa car dealers from 321 verified out-the-door quotes. Iowa's average doc fee is $200.
64 of 107 rated Iowa dealers earn an A · 20 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 16, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Hawkeye State
Iowa's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
48th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 107 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 735 dealers →Mercedes-Benz Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesFinnin Kia
Dubuque, IA
$41 below the Iowa average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSmart Honda
Des Moines, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDeery Brothers Nissan Of Dubuque
Dubuque, IADubuque, IA
Vaughn Automotive
Ottumwa, IAOttumwa, IA
Edwards Kia
Council Bluffs, IACouncil Bluffs, IA
Vaughn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Ottumwa, IAOttumwa, IA
Stivers Ford Lincoln
Waukee, IAWaukee, IA
Motor Inn Of Carroll
Carroll, IACarroll, IA
Deery Brothers
West Burlington, IAWest Burlington, IA
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More Dealers in Iowa
Keast Auto Center
Harlan, IA · 3 verified quotes
Lindquist Ford
Bettendorf, IA · 5 verified quotes
C & S Car Company
Waterloo, IA · 4 verified quotes
Jim Baier Inc.
Fort Madison, IA · 3 verified quotes
Kimberly Chrysler Plymouth Inc
Davenport, IA · 3 verified quotes
Granger Motors
Granger, IA · 3 verified quotes
Toyota Of Muscatine
Muscatine, IA · 9 verified quotes
Deery Brothers Chevrolet Inc
Pleasant Hill, IA · 3 verified quotes
Dan Deery Toyota
Cedar Falls, IA · 25 verified quotes
Stew Hansen Hyundai
Clive, IA · 9 verified quotes
Mcgrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Cedar Rapids, IA · 5 verified quotes
Deery Iowa City
North Liberty, IA · 5 verified quotes
Kimberly Car City CDJR
Davenport, IA · 9 verified quotes
Mcgrath Toyota Of Iowa City
Iowa City, IA · 9 verified quotes
Carousel Mercedes-Benz
Iowa City, IA · 7 verified quotes
Gregg Young Chevrolet Norwalk
Norwalk, IA · 3 verified quotes
Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota
Fort Dodge, IA · 8 verified quotes
Karl Chevrolet
Ankeny, IA · 5 verified quotes
Karl Chevrolet Of Stuart
Stuart, IA · 4 verified quotes
Runde Auto Group
Manchester, IA · 3 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Iowa
Iowa doc fee law
Iowa caps documentation fees at $180. Iowa dealers rarely deviate from the cap.
Iowa Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Iowa?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 77 rated Iowa dealers is $200, based on 321 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Iowa doc fees at approximately $180.
Who are the best car dealers in Iowa?
Mercedes-Benz Of Des Moines, Finnin Kia, Smart Honda lead the Iowa transparency rankings. 64 of 107 rated Iowa dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Iowa 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 Iowa quotes are verified.
How Iowa 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 Iowa
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Iowa is $200. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 71% of dealers in Iowa 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.