Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 379 of 956 Minnesota car dealers from 1,023 quotes from the past year. The median Minnesota dealer charges $350 in total dealer fees.
302 of 379 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 14 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 12, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: A
94/100 average transparency score
14th lowest median dealer fees in the U.S.
Based on 379 dealers with quotes from the past year.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 956 dealers →Luther Brookdale Honda
Minneapolis, MN
At the Minnesota median
No quoted add-ons · 15 quotes, past year
See the quotesInver Grove Hyundai
Inver Grove Heights, MN
At the Minnesota median
No quoted add-ons · 13 quotes, past year
See the quotesTom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MN
At the Minnesota median
No quoted add-ons · 13 quotes, past year
See the quotesCornerstone Ford
Elk River, MNElk River, MN
Luther Nissan
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Subaru of Rochester
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Eden Prairie Nissan
Eden Prairie, MNEden Prairie, MN
Tom Kadlec Kia
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Inver Grove Honda
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Morrie's 394 Hyundai
St. Louis Park, MNSt. Louis Park, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Nereson Chevrolet
Detroit Lakes, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Good To Go Auto Sales LLC
Saint Paul, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Ryan CDJR Buffalo
Buffalo, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Westside Motors of Trf Inc
Thief River Falls, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Budget Ben's Motors LLC
Ramsey, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Hibbing Chrysler Center LLC
Hibbing, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Marshall Auto Exchange LLC
Marshall, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Northern Motors, Inc.
Thief River Falls, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Northfield Ford
Northfield, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Rams Auto Sales LLC
South Saint Paul, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Snell Buick GMC
Mankato, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
The Car Buying Center
Loretto, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Triangle Auto Sales
Forest Lake, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Unique Classic Cars
Mankato, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Usauto Fleet Group
Loretto, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Veritas Auto LLC
Medina, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Winona Leasing & Sales
Winona, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Dondelinger Hyundai
Baxter, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Marthaler Honda Owatonna
Owatonna, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Chester Berg Toyota
Bemidji, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
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. The cap doesn't affect the grade: CarEdge compares each dealer's total dealer fees with the Minnesota median ($350).
Minnesota Dealer FAQ
What are median dealer fees in Minnesota?
As of November 2026, the median Minnesota dealer charges $350 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, based on quotes from the past year. CarEdge grades Fee Transparency against this median. Minnesota law caps the doc fee itself at approximately $350.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Luther Brookdale Honda, Inver Grove Hyundai and Tom Kadlec Honda lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 302 of 379 rated Minnesota dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.
How are Minnesota dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most: fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the Minnesota median), 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
Median dealer fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Minnesota
- Know the dealer fees: The median Minnesota dealer charges $350 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
- Good news on add-ons: 83% of Minnesota quotes from the past year have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.