Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 208 of 1016 Minnesota car dealers from 671 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $294.
141 of 208 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 30 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
37th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 208 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1016 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 quotesLuther Nissan
Inver Grove Heights, MN
$56 above the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesInver Grove Hyundai
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Luther Cadillac
Vadnais Heights, MNVadnais Heights, MN
Inver Grove Honda
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Luther Brookdale Honda
Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis, MN
Luther Hopkins Honda
Hopkins, MNHopkins, MN
Lupient Kia Nissan
Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis, MN
Luther St. Cloud Honda
Waite Park, MNWaite Park, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Sauvageau's Auto Sales
Moorhead, MN
Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen
Maplewood, MN
Schmitz Motor Co Inc
Perham, MN
Scholtes Auto World
Worthington, MN
Schultz Motors
Fairmont, MN
Schwieters Ford
Montevideo, MN
Sears Imported Autos, Inc.
Minnetonka, MN
Secor Motors Inc
Shakopee, MN
Sells Auto
St. Cloud, MN
Sells Auto Inc
St. Cloud, MN
Shakopee Chevrolet
Shakopee, MN
Shakopee Redline Motors
Shakopee, MN
Short Line Auto Inc
Rochester, MN
Showcase Motors
Medina, MN
Silverstone Auto Sales Llc
Becker, MN
Skol Auto Sales Llc
Ramsey, MN
Sky Auto Llc
Ramsey, MN
Snell Indoor Auto Center Buick GMC
Mankato, MN
Snell Motors
Mankato, MN
Sonju Two Harbors
Two Harbors, 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 208 rated Minnesota dealers is $294, based on 671 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Rochester Ford, Hayford Ford, Luther Nissan lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 141 of 208 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.