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 quotesSt. Cloud Toyota
Waite Park, MN
$56 above the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesMorrie'S Inver Grove Mazda
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Walser Nissan Wayzata
Wayzata, MNWayzata, MN
Walser Polar Mazda
White Bear Lake, MNWhite Bear Lake, MN
Rapids Honda
Coon Rapids, MNCoon Rapids, MN
Luther Nissan
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Luther Cadillac
Vadnais Heights, MNVadnais Heights, MN
Buerkle Hyundai
Saint Paul, MNSaint Paul, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Papik Buick GMC
Luverne, MN
Papik Motors
Luverne, MN
Papik Motors, Inc.
Luverne, MN
Paradise Automotive, Llc
Anoka, MN
Paradise Motors
Princeton, MN
Paul Busch Auto Center Inc
Wabasha, MN
Paynesville Buick Chevrolet
Paynesville, MN
Penz Automotive Group
Rochester, MN
Perfect 10 Auto
Spring Lake Park, MN
Pillager Auto Sales Llc
Pillager, MN
Pine City Auto Sales
Pine City, MN
Polestar Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Polestar Minneapolis
St. Louis Park, MN
Porsche St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN
Powell Auto Sales
Bigfork, MN
Pre-auction Wholesale
St. Cloud, MN
Precision Options Auto Sales
Forest Lake, MN
Premier Auto Group
Rockford, MN
Premier Motors Llc
Crystal, MN
Prime Motors
Ham Lake, 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 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, St. Cloud Toyota 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.