Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 301 of 1034 Minnesota car dealers from 922 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $331.
210 of 301 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 41 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 17, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
38th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 301 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1034 dealers →Hayford Ford
Isanti, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesAlbany Chrysler Center, Inc.
Albany, MN
$36 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesInver Grove Hyundai
Inver Grove Heights, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Luther Nissan Of Inver Grove
Inver Grove, MNInver Grove, MN
Rosedale Chevrolet
Roseville, MNRoseville, MN
Lupient Nissan
Brooklyn Park, MNBrooklyn Park, MN
Luther Westside Volkswagen
St. Louis Park, MNSt. Louis Park, MN
Rochester Ford
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
St. Cloud Subaru
St. Cloud, MNSt. Cloud, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Apple Lincoln Apple Valley
Apple Valley, MN · 6 verified quotes
St. Cloud Toyota
Waite Park, MN · 6 verified quotes
Subaru Of Rochester
Rochester, MN · 6 verified quotes
Inver Grove Honda
Inver Grove Heights, MN · 5 verified quotes
Luther Brookdale Chevrolet
Brooklyn Center, MN · 5 verified quotes
Luther Hopkins Honda
Hopkins, MN · 5 verified quotes
Walser Nissan Wayzata
Wayzata, MN · 5 verified quotes
Audi Richfield
Richfield, MN · 4 verified quotes
Diamond Buick GMC Of Alexandria
Alexandria, MN · 4 verified quotes
Lupient Kia Nissan
Minneapolis, MN · 4 verified quotes
Luther Brookdale Volkswagen
Minneapolis, MN · 4 verified quotes
Royal Drive
Newport, MN · 4 verified quotes
Apple Autos
White Bear Lake, MN · 3 verified quotes
Luther Infiniti Of Bloomington
Bloomington, MN · 3 verified quotes
Luther St. Cloud Honda
Waite Park, MN · 3 verified quotes
Morrie's Minnetonka Mazda
Hopkins, MN · 3 verified quotes
Murphy Chevrolet Inc.
Foley, MN · 3 verified quotes
Walser Polar Mazda
White Bear Lake, MN · 3 verified quotes
Luther Cadillac
Vadnais Heights, MN · 20 verified quotes
Morrie's Inver Grove Mazda
Inver Grove Heights, MN · 12 verified quotes
Minnesota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Minnesota?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 223 rated Minnesota dealers is $331, based on 922 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Hayford Ford, Albany Chrysler Center, Inc., Inver Grove Hyundai lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 210 of 301 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 $331. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 75% 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.