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
Town & Country Motors
Des Moines, IA
Towns Auto Sales
Des Moines, IA
Toy Scout.
Sioux City, IA
Travis Auto & Trucks
Creston, IA
Truck City Inc
Des Moines, IA
Turpin Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Dubuque, IA
Turpin Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Dubuque, IA
Ulrich Ford Lincoln
Pella, IA
Uptown Motors Sales Inc
Muscatine, IA
Urbana Motors Inc
Urbana, IA
Us Motors
Des Moines, IA
Vannoy Chevrolet
Montezuma, IA
Vaughn Automotive - Buick GMC Of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA
Vaughn Automotive - Cadillac Of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA
Vaughn Automotive - Chevrolet Of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA
Vaughn Ford Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA
Ver Hoef Automotive
Sioux Center, IA
Ver Hoef Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Sioux Center, IA
Vern Laures Auto Center
New Hampton, IA
Vern Laures Auto Center CDJR
New Hampton, 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.