Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 204 of 1019 Minnesota car dealers from 665 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $293.
141 of 204 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 27 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 6, 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 204 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1019 dealers →Hayford Ford
Isanti, MN
$42 above the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRochester Ford
Rochester, MN
$127 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRosedale Chevrolet
Roseville, MN
$57 above the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesSt. Cloud Toyota
Waite Park, MNWaite Park, MN
St. Cloud Subaru
St. Cloud, MNSt. Cloud, MN
Morrie'S Inver Grove Mazda
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Audi Richfield
Richfield, MNRichfield, MN
Lupient Kia Nissan
Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis, MN
Buerkle Hyundai
Saint Paul, MNSaint Paul, MN
Inver Grove Honda
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Mills Automotive Group
Brainerd, MN
Mills Buick Willmar
Willmar, MN
Mills Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Willmar, MN
Mills Ford Of Willmar
Willmar, MN
Mills Gm
Baxter, MN
Mills Honda Brainerd
Baxter, MN
Mills Lincoln Of Brainerd
Baxter, MN
Mills Lincoln Of Willmar
Willmar, MN
Mills Nissan
Willmar, MN
Mills Toyota
Willmar, MN
Miltimore Motor Company
Pine River, MN
Minneapolis Motorcars
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota Auto Sales
Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Motor Company
Fergus Falls, MN
Minnesota Motor Company Buick
Fergus Falls, MN
Minnesota Truck Headquarters
St. Cloud, MN
Minnesota Truck Headquarters Of Brainerd
Brainerd, MN
Minnesota Truck Headquarters Of Forest Lake
Forest Lake, MN
Mint Motors Llc
Ramsey, MN
Minuteman Auto Sales
Saint Paul, MN
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Minnesota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Minnesota?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 204 rated Minnesota dealers is $293, based on 665 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Hayford Ford, Rochester Ford, Rosedale Chevrolet lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 141 of 204 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 $293. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 70% 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.