Best Car Dealers in Iowa
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 170 of 760 Iowa car dealers from 469 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 9, 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 quotesLindquist Ford
Bettendorf, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesVaughn Automotive
Ottumwa, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesDeery Brothers
West Burlington, IAWest Burlington, IA
Stivers Ford Lincoln
Waukee, IAWaukee, IA
C & S Car Company
Waterloo, IAWaterloo, IA
Jim Baier Inc.
Fort Madison, IAFort Madison, IA
Pritchard's Lake Chevrolet
Clear Lake, IAClear Lake, IA
Mercedes-Benz Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Mcgrath Volkswagen Of Marion
Marion, IAMarion, IA
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More Dealers in Iowa
Tauke Motors Incorporated
Dyersville, IA
Team Auto Group Ford
Denison, IA
Team Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Denison, IA
The Auto Specialist Inc.
Des Moines, IA
The Car Guys Rv & Auto
Atlantic, IA
The Shack Of All Trades
Ainsworth, IA
Theilen Auto Sales
Clear Lake, IA
Thiel Truck Center Inc
Pleasant Valley, IA
Thorne Auto
Evansdale, IA
Three1nine Motors
Waterloo, IA
Thys Auto Group
Blairstown, IA
Thys Chevrolet
Vinton, IA
Tiger Auto Sales Inc
Danville, IA
Till Chevrolet Garage Inc
Bellevue, IA
Tnt Ford
Red Oak, IA
Tom's Auto Sales
Des Moines, IA
Tom's Credit City
Des Moines, IA
Tom's Trucks
Des Moines, IA
Torkelson Motors
Elgin, IA
Torkelson Motors Inc
Elgin, 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 469 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, Lindquist Ford, Vaughn Automotive 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.