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
Perfect 10 Auto
Spring Lake Park, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ramsey Auto Sales Llc
Ramsey, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Red River Motorwerks Sales
Moorhead, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Right Buy Automotive
Blaine, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rm Motors
Princeton, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Route 65 Sales & Classics Llc
Ham Lake, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Saint Cloud Auto
Saint Cloud, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Schmelz Countryside Alfa Romeo
Maplewood, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Schmitz Motor Co Inc
Perham, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Schultz Motors
Fairmont, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Schwieters Chevrolet Of Cold Spring
Cold Spring, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Schwieters Chevrolet Willmar
Willmar, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Snell Buick GMC
Mankato, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Thielen Motors
Park Rapids, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tim Shaw
Lindstrom, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Transwest Ford Of Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
True North Motors
Burnsville, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Velishek Auto Sales
Prior Lake, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Veritas Auto Llc
Medina, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Volkswagen Of Inver Grove
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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.