Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 398 of 1061 Minnesota car dealers from 1,064 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $332.
272 of 398 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 83 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 17, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
40th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 398 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1061 dealers →Albany Chrysler Center, Inc.
Albany, MN
$37 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 quotesLuther Kia In Inver Grove
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Tom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Morrie's Inver Grove Mazda
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Rochester Mazda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Lupient Nissan
Brooklyn Park, MNBrooklyn Park, MN
Luther Nissan of Inver Grove
Inver Grove, MNInver Grove, MN
Eden Prairie Nissan
Eden Prairie, MNEden Prairie, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Subaru of Rochester
Rochester, MN · 7 verified quotes
Rosedale Chevrolet
Roseville, MN · 6 verified quotes
St. Cloud Subaru
St. Cloud, MN · 6 verified quotes
St. Cloud Toyota
Waite Park, MN · 6 verified quotes
Apple Lincoln Apple Valley
Apple Valley, MN · 5 verified quotes
Inver Grove Honda
Inver Grove Heights, MN · 5 verified quotes
Audi Richfield In Mn
MN · 4 verified quotes
Forest Lake Ford
Forest Lake, MN · 4 verified quotes
Luther Hopkins Honda
Hopkins, MN · 4 verified quotes
Luther Nissan
Inver Grove Heights, MN · 4 verified quotes
Morrie's Minnetonka Mazda
Minnetonka, MN · 4 verified quotes
True North Motors
Burnsville, MN · 4 verified quotes
Apple Autos
White Bear Lake, MN · 3 verified quotes
Buerkle Acura
Brooklyn Park, MN · 3 verified quotes
Fury Ford Waconia
Waconia, MN · 3 verified quotes
Lupient Kia Nissan
Minneapolis, MN · 3 verified quotes
Luther St. Cloud Honda
Waite Park, MN · 3 verified quotes
Snell Motors
Mankato, MN · 3 verified quotes
St. Cloud Hyundai
Waite Park, MN · 3 verified quotes
Tom Kadlec Kia
Rochester, MN · 3 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Minnesota
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 October 2026, the average documentation fee at 321 rated Minnesota dealers is $332, based on 1,064 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. 272 of 398 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 $332. 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.