Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 206 of 1018 Minnesota car dealers from 670 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $294.
141 of 206 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 28 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
39th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 206 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1018 dealers →Rochester Ford
Rochester, MN
$128 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHayford Ford
Isanti, MN
$41 above the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRosedale Chevrolet
Roseville, MN
$56 above the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesSt. Cloud Subaru
St. Cloud, MNSt. Cloud, MN
St. Cloud Toyota
Waite Park, MNWaite Park, MN
Walser Polar Mazda
White Bear Lake, MNWhite Bear Lake, MN
Walser Nissan Wayzata
Wayzata, MNWayzata, MN
Inver Grove Hyundai
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Lupient Kia Nissan
Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis, MN
Inver Grove Honda
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Nick's Auto Sales
Moorhead, MN
Nk Auto Sales
Alexandria, MN
Nolan Baker Ford Sales Inc.
Kerkhoven, MN
North 61 Auto Sales
Hugo, MN
North Bridge Auto Plaza
Albert Lea, MN
North Country Auto Sales
Ham Lake, MN
North Country Chevrolet
Hibbing, MN
North Country Ford Of Coon Rapids
Minneapolis, MN
North Country GMC
Hibbing, MN
North Motors Inc
Princeton, MN
North Suburban Auto Sales
Hugo, MN
North Twin Cities Auto
Becker, MN
Northeast Metro Auto Sales
Forest Lake, MN
Northern Lights Auto Sales
South Saint Paul, MN
Northern Motors, Inc.
Thief River Falls, MN
Northfield Automotive
Northfield, MN
Northgate Imports Inc
Rochester, MN
Northland Auto Center, Inc.
Milaca, MN
Northstar Auto Sales Llc – Ham Lake
Andover, MN
Northstar Auto Sales Llc – Isanti
Isanti, 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 206 rated Minnesota dealers is $294, based on 670 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Rochester Ford, Hayford Ford, Rosedale Chevrolet lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 141 of 206 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 $294. 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.