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
Northstar Ford Mn
Duluth, MN
Northstar Truck Sales
St. Cloud, MN
Northtown Auto Sales
Spring Lake Park, MN
Nyhus Chevrolet Inc
Staples, MN
Nyhus Family Sales
Perham, MN
O.K. Used Cars
Sauk Rapids, MN
Oakdale Auto Sales
Lakeland, MN
Octane Automotive
Burnsville, MN
Og Automotive Llc
Princeton, MN
Olak Auto Sales
Forest Lake, MN
Olivia Chrysler Center Inc
Olivia, MN
Olson Chevrolet
Redwood Falls, MN
Olson Motor Company
Morris, MN
Omega Auto Group Inc.
Burnsville, MN
One Way Motors
Burnsville, MN
Ong Auto
Farmington, MN
Overvold Motors
Detroit Lakes, MN
Owatonna Ford Lincoln
Owatonna, MN
Owatonna Motor Company
Owatonna, MN
Palmer Welcome Auto
New Prague, 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.