Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 373 of 1063 Minnesota car dealers from 1,005 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $333.
256 of 373 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 79 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 29, 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 373 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1063 dealers →Albany Chrysler Center, Inc.
Albany, MN
$38 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 quotesTom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Morrie's Inver Grove Mazda
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Lupient 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
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Schwieters Ford
Montevideo, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Schwieters Ford Of Montevideo
Montevideo, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sota Auto Group Llc
Princeton, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
T Auto Sales Llc
Burnsville, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Thelen Auto Sales
Alexandria, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
United Motors
St. Cloud, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Weelberg Chevrolet Of New Ulm
New Ulm, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Windom Auto Outlet Llc
Windom, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ryan CDJR Monticello
Monticello, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Olson Chevrolet Of Hutchinson
Hutchinson, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Xtreme Motors
Saint Paul, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wuerflein Chevrolet
Albert Lea, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Wood City Chrysler
Cloquet, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Chevrolet Of Wayzata
Wayzata, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mid-State Motors Inc
Rockford, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Safe Wheels Auto, Llc
Saint Francis, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sand's Auto Sales
Cambridge, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Route 58 Motor Co.
Zumbrota, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
House Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Red Wing, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Boardwalk Auto
Rochester, 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 300 rated Minnesota dealers is $333, based on 1,005 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. 256 of 373 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 $333. 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.