Best Car Dealers in Iowa
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 170 of 760 Iowa car dealers from 468 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 →Deery Brothers
West Burlington, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMcgrath Hyundai Of Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMcgrath Volkswagen Of Marion
Marion, IAMarion, IA
Jim Baier Inc.
Fort Madison, IAFort Madison, IA
Vaughn Automotive
Ottumwa, IAOttumwa, IA
Kimberly Chrysler Plymouth Inc
Davenport, IADavenport, IA
Keast Auto Center
Harlan, IAHarlan, IA
Motor Inn Of Carroll
Carroll, IACarroll, IA
Stivers Ford Lincoln
Waukee, IAWaukee, IA
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More Dealers in Iowa
Mitrisin Motors Inc
Oskaloosa, IA
Moffitt's Ford
Boone, IA
Motor Inn Auto Group
Carroll, IA
Motor Inn Toyota Of Carroll
Carroll, IA
Motorworks Of Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine, IA
Mr D Auto Sales Llc
Denison, IA
Mt Pleasant Chevrolet GMC
Mount Pleasant, IA
Mt Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Mount Pleasant, IA
Mulder Auto Tire And Lube
Orange City, IA
Nebraska Auto Sales Sioux City
Sioux City, IA
Nelson Automotive
Polk City, IA
New Horizons Auto Center
Council Bluffs, IA
Nextgen Motors Of Muscatine
Muscatine, IA
Nielsen Motors
Humboldt, IA
Northeast Iowa Auto Sales
Hazleton, IA
Northland Auto Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Humboldt, IA
Nsane Motors
Ottumwa, IA
O'rourke Motors Inc
Tipton, IA
Okoboji Chevrolet Buick
Spirit Lake, IA
Okoboji Classic Cars
Milford, 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 468 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?
Deery Brothers, Kia Of Des Moines, Mcgrath Hyundai Of Cedar Rapids 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.