Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 369 of 1061 Minnesota car dealers from 993 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $336.
253 of 369 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 76 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 27, 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 369 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1061 dealers →Inver Grove Hyundai
Inver Grove Heights, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesMorrie's Inver Grove Mazda
Inver Grove Heights, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesLupient Nissan
Brooklyn Park, MNBrooklyn Park, MN
Luther Kia In Inver Grove
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Luther Nissan Of Inver Grove
Inver Grove, MNInver Grove, MN
Eden Prairie Nissan
Eden Prairie, MNEden Prairie, MN
Subaru Of Rochester
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Rosedale Chevrolet
Roseville, MNRoseville, MN
St. Cloud Subaru
St. Cloud, MNSt. Cloud, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Lewiston Auto
Lewiston, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lexdan Automotive, Inc
Maplewood, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lockwood Motors
Marshall, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lockwood Motors Gm
Marshall, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Long's Auto Place, Inc.
Saint Paul, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lupient Kia Of Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Luther Direct
Minneapolis, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Main Street Auto Albert Lea
Albert Lea, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mainstreet Motor Company
Hopkins, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mankato Chevrolet
Mankato, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Merit Chevrolet
Saint Paul, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Miller Hill Subaru
Duluth, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Miller Lincoln
St. Cloud, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mint Motors
Ramsey, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Morrie's Forest Lake Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Forest Lake, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Muscatell Burns Ford
Hawley, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
North Country Ford Of Coon Rapids
Minneapolis, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
North Motors Inc
Princeton, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Owatonna Chrysler Center
Owatonna, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Paynesville Chevrolet
Paynesville, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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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 September 2026, the average documentation fee at 298 rated Minnesota dealers is $336, based on 993 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?
Inver Grove Hyundai, Tom Kadlec Honda, Morrie's Inver Grove Mazda lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 253 of 369 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 $336. 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.