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 8, 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 →Stivers Ford Lincoln
Waukee, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesMotor Inn Of Carroll
Carroll, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesKeast Auto Center
Harlan, IA
$50 below the Iowa average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Lindquist Ford
Bettendorf, IABettendorf, IA
Jim Baier Inc.
Fort Madison, IAFort Madison, IA
Kimberly Chrysler Plymouth Inc
Davenport, IADavenport, IA
Mcgrath Hyundai Of Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha, IAHiawatha, IA
Mcgrath Volkswagen Of Marion
Marion, IAMarion, IA
Pritchard's Lake Chevrolet
Clear Lake, IAClear Lake, IA
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More Dealers in Iowa
Footers Auto Sales Inc
Wever, IA
Forest City Auto Center
Forest City, IA
Forest City Auto Center Chevrolet
Forest City, IA
Fort Dodge Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat
Fort Dodge, IA
Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln
Fort Dodge, IA
Four Guys Auto
Cedar Rapids, IA
Freese Motors Inc
Monticello, IA
Galaxy Auto Llc
Dubuque, IA
Gateway Motors
Clinton, IA
Gaytan Auto Body Shop And Auto Sales
Clarion, IA
Genesis Of Waterloo
Waterloo, IA
George White Chevrolet
Ames, IA
Gerdes Northend Auto Llc
Clinton, IA
Ghaly Auto Sales
De Soto, IA
Glendenning Motor Co
Mount Ayr, IA
Glendenning Motor Company
Mount Ayr, IA
Glidden Car Corner
Glidden, IA
Gnade Auto Sales
Sutherland, IA
Gordon Auto Sales Llc
Sioux City, IA
Great Lakes Motor Company
Spirit Lake, 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?
Stivers Ford Lincoln, Motor Inn Of Carroll, Keast Auto Center 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.