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 7, 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 →Rochester Ford
Rochester, MN
$127 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHayford Ford
Isanti, MN
$42 above the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesWalser Nissan Wayzata
Wayzata, MN
$57 above the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
St. Cloud Toyota
Waite Park, MNWaite Park, MN
Rosedale Chevrolet
Roseville, MNRoseville, MN
St. Cloud Subaru
St. Cloud, MNSt. Cloud, MN
Luther St. Cloud Honda
Waite Park, MNWaite Park, MN
Buerkle Hyundai
Saint Paul, MNSaint Paul, MN
Luther Brookdale Honda
Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Ms Motors
Rochester, MN
Mtz Auto Sales Llc
Cottage Grove, MN
Mtz Automotive Llc
Princeton, MN
Murphy Chevrolet
Foley, MN
Muscatell Burns Ford
Hawley, MN
Muscatell GMC
Detroit Lakes, MN
Mystic Auto Sales
Savage, MN
Mystique Auto Sales
Blaine, MN
Neal Motors
Raymond, MN
Neighbors Chevrolet
Warroad, MN
Neighbors Ford of Park Rapids
Park Rapids, MN
Nelson Auto Center
Fergus Falls, MN
Nelson Auto Sales
North Branch, MN
Nelson CDJR
Fergus Falls, MN
Nelson Ford
Fergus Falls, MN
Nelson GMC
Fergus Falls, MN
Nereson Chevrolet
Detroit Lakes, MN
New Duluth Auto
Duluth, MN
Nexgen Auto
Zimmerman, MN
Nice Cars Auto Inc
Minneapolis, MN
Dealers by City in Minnesota
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?
Rochester Ford, Hayford Ford, Walser Nissan Wayzata 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.