Best Car Dealers in Iowa
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 170 of 756 Iowa car dealers from 460 verified out-the-door quotes. Iowa's average doc fee is $200.
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 756 dealers →Kimberly Chrysler Plymouth Inc
Davenport, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPritchard's Lake Chevrolet
Clear Lake, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMotor Inn Of Carroll
Carroll, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesLindquist Ford
Bettendorf, IABettendorf, IA
Keast Auto Center
Harlan, IAHarlan, IA
Mcgrath Hyundai Of Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha, IAHiawatha, IA
Jim Baier Inc.
Fort Madison, IAFort Madison, IA
Finnin Kia
Dubuque, IADubuque, IA
Deery Brothers
West Burlington, IAWest Burlington, IA
Mercedes-Benz Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Look up any dealer’s transparency grade
Search 13,000+ dealers by name, brand, city, or zip.
More Dealers in Iowa
Jerry Roling Motors Buick
Waverly, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mcgrath Chevy Of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Richardson Motors
Dubuque, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Pritchard Family Auto Stores
Britt, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dan Deery Motor Co.
Waterloo, IA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dave Wright Auto Group
Hiawatha, IA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Stalker Chevrolet GMC
Creston, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Vern Eide Honda Sioux City
Sioux City, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Luethje Auto Sales
Gladbrook, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Steve Link Ford
Grinnell, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Roling Ford
Shell Rock, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Vern Eide Hyundai Sioux City
Sioux City, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
West Union Motors
West Union, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Deery Brothers Ford
Iowa City, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Deery Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Waukee
Waukee, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Fesler Auto Mall
Fairfield, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob Brown Chevrolet Inc
Urbandale, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob Brown Buick GMC
Ankeny, IA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Destination Auto Llc
Cedar Rapids, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dewey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Ankeny, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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 $200, based on 460 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, Pritchard's Lake Chevrolet, Motor Inn Of Carroll 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 $200. 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.