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
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More Dealers in Iowa
Dewey Ford
Ankeny, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Emmetsburg Ford
Emmetsburg, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Edwards Nissan
Council Bluffs, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Billion Toyota Of Clinton
Clinton, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW Of Des Moines
Urbandale, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chrysler Of Forest City
Forest City, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Helmuth Ford
Sigourney, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Carousel Nissan
Iowa City, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Community Honda
Orland Park, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gregg Young Automotive Of Marshalltown
Marshalltown, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Brown's West Branch Ford
West Branch, IA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cresco Motor Company
Cresco, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
C & S Hyundai
Waterloo, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Charles Capper Ford, Inc.
Williamsburg, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Brad Deery Motors
Maquoketa, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sugar Loaf Automotive
Ottumwa, IA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Union Auto
Union, IA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Pritchard Ford Of Clear Lake
Clear Lake, IA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Pat Mcgrath Chevrolet
Cedar Rapids, IA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kemna Auto Center CDJR
Algona, 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.