Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 206 of 1018 Minnesota car dealers from 667 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $294.
142 of 206 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 28 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
39th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 206 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1018 dealers →Hayford Ford
Isanti, MN
$41 above the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRochester Ford
Rochester, MN
$128 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSt. Cloud Toyota
Waite Park, MN
$56 above the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Rapids Honda
Coon Rapids, MNCoon Rapids, MN
Walser Nissan Wayzata
Wayzata, MNWayzata, MN
Luther Nissan Of Inver Grove
Inver Grove, MNInver Grove, MN
St. Cloud Subaru
St. Cloud, MNSt. Cloud, MN
Walser Polar Mazda
White Bear Lake, MNWhite Bear Lake, MN
Subaru Of Rochester
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Morrie'S Inver Grove Mazda
Inver Grove Heights, MN · 10 verified quotes
Rosedale Chevrolet
Roseville, MN · 8 verified quotes
Buerkle Hyundai
Saint Paul, MN · 3 verified quotes
Hyundai Of Mankato
Mankato, MN · 3 verified quotes
Luther Nissan
Inver Grove Heights, MN · 3 verified quotes
Luther Infiniti Of Bloomington
Bloomington, MN · 3 verified quotes
Luther Hopkins Honda
Hopkins, MN · 5 verified quotes
Lupient Nissan
Brooklyn Park, MN · 7 verified quotes
Luther Brookdale Chevrolet
Brooklyn Center, MN · 5 verified quotes
Luther Brookdale Honda
Minneapolis, MN · 7 verified quotes
Inver Grove Hyundai
Inver Grove Heights, MN · 13 verified quotes
Inver Grove Honda
Inver Grove Heights, MN · 5 verified quotes
Audi Richfield
Richfield, MN · 4 verified quotes
Luther St. Cloud Honda
Waite Park, MN · 3 verified quotes
Lupient Kia Nissan
Minneapolis, MN · 4 verified quotes
Albany Chrysler Center, Inc.
Albany, MN · 4 verified quotes
Royal Drive
Newport, MN · 4 verified quotes
Murphy Chevrolet Inc.
Foley, MN · 3 verified quotes
Luther Brookdale Volkswagen
Minneapolis, MN · 4 verified quotes
Schmelz Countryside
Maplewood, MN · 8 verified quotes
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Minnesota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Minnesota?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 206 rated Minnesota dealers is $294, based on 667 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Hayford Ford, Rochester Ford, St. Cloud Toyota lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 142 of 206 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 $294. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 70% 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.