Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 405 of 980 Minnesota car dealers from 1,088 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $327.
275 of 405 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 86 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
40th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 405 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 980 dealers →Albany Chrysler Center, Inc.
Albany, MN
$32 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHayford Ford
Isanti, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesInver Grove Hyundai
Inver Grove Heights, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesInver Grove Toyota
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Luther Kia In Inver Grove
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Tom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Cornerstone Ford
Elk River, MNElk River, MN
Luther Nissan
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Rochester Mazda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Lupient Nissan
Brooklyn Park, MNBrooklyn Park, MN
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Eden Prairie Nissan
Eden Prairie, MN · 7 verified quotes
Kline Nissan
Maplewood, MN · 7 verified quotes
Rapids Honda
Coon Rapids, MN · 7 verified quotes
Subaru of Rochester
Rochester, MN · 7 verified quotes
Tom Kadlec Kia
Rochester, MN · 7 verified quotes
Inver Grove Honda
Inver Grove Heights, MN · 6 verified quotes
Rosedale Chevrolet
Roseville, MN · 6 verified quotes
St. Cloud Toyota
Waite Park, MN · 6 verified quotes
Walser Nissan Burnsville
Burnsville, MN · 6 verified quotes
Luther Cadillac
Vadnais Heights, MN · 5 verified quotes
Luther Westside Volkswagen
St. Louis Park, MN · 5 verified quotes
St. Cloud Subaru
St. Cloud, MN · 5 verified quotes
Audi Richfield In Mn
Richfield, MN · 4 verified quotes
Buerkle Acura
Brooklyn Park, MN · 4 verified quotes
Forest Lake Ford
Forest Lake, MN · 4 verified quotes
Lupient Kia of Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, MN · 4 verified quotes
Luther Brookdale Volkswagen
Minneapolis, MN · 4 verified quotes
Morrie's Brooklyn Park Subaru
Minneapolis, MN · 4 verified quotes
Morrie's Minnetonka Mazda
Minnetonka, MN · 4 verified quotes
Snell Motors
Mankato, MN · 4 verified quotes
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Minnesota doc fee law
Minnesota law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $350. A doc fee above that level on a Minnesota quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Minnesota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Minnesota?
As of November 2026, the average documentation fee at 325 rated Minnesota dealers is $327, based on 1,088 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Minnesota doc fees at approximately $350.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Albany Chrysler Center, Inc., Hayford Ford, Inver Grove Hyundai lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 275 of 405 rated Minnesota dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Minnesota 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 Minnesota quotes are verified.
How Minnesota 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 Minnesota
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Minnesota is $327. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 78% of dealers in Minnesota 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.