Best Car Dealers in Iowa
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 170 of 760 Iowa car dealers from 466 verified out-the-door quotes. Iowa's average doc fee is $199.
115 of 170 rated Iowa dealers earn an A · 22 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Hawkeye State
Iowa's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
49th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 170 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 760 dealers →Kimberly Chrysler Plymouth Inc
Davenport, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMcgrath Hyundai Of Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesJim Baier Inc.
Fort Madison, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Mcgrath Volkswagen Of Marion
Marion, IAMarion, IA
Stivers Ford Lincoln
Waukee, IAWaukee, IA
Motor Inn Of Carroll
Carroll, IACarroll, IA
Mercedes-Benz Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Pritchard's Lake Chevrolet
Clear Lake, IAClear Lake, IA
Keast Auto Center
Harlan, IAHarlan, IA
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Brown's Guttenberg Chevrolet
Guttenberg, IA
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Guttenberg, IA
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West Branch, IA
Buckwalter Motors Ltd
Wellman, IA
Budget Cars Of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
Buena Vista Auto Sales
Storm Lake, IA
C & S Car Company Ii
Waterloo, IA
C & S Subaru
Waterloo, IA
C And S Car Company Mazda
Waterloo, IA
Calidelfy Auto, Llc.
Des Moines, IA
Canyon Auto Sales Llc
Sioux City, IA
Capper Auto Group Washington
Washington, IA
Capper Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, Inc.
Washington, IA
Car Stop Llc
Carroll, IA
Carhop Of Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, IA
Carhop Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
Carhop Of Sioux City
Sioux City, IA
Carlisle Motors Llc
Carlisle, IA
Carmax Des Moines
Urbandale, IA
Carousel Auto Group
Iowa City, IA
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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 120 rated Iowa dealers is $199, based on 466 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?
Kimberly Chrysler Plymouth Inc, Mcgrath Hyundai Of Cedar Rapids, Jim Baier Inc. lead the Iowa transparency rankings. 115 of 170 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 $199. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 75% 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.