Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 376 of 1062 Minnesota car dealers from 1,024 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $333.
254 of 376 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 81 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 1, 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 376 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1062 dealers →Albany Chrysler Center, Inc.
Albany, MN
$38 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHayford Ford
Isanti, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesInver Grove Hyundai
Inver Grove Heights, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Luther Kia In Inver Grove
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Morrie's Inver Grove Mazda
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Lupient Nissan
Brooklyn Park, MNBrooklyn Park, MN
Luther Nissan of Inver Grove
Inver Grove, MNInver Grove, MN
Eden Prairie Nissan
Eden Prairie, MNEden Prairie, MN
St. Cloud Subaru
St. Cloud, MNSt. Cloud, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Safeguard Auto Solutions
Buffalo, MN
Sales Ramp LLC
Elk River, MN
Salmon Automotive Inc
Tracy, MN
Sam Auto Sales
Ramsey, MN
Sands Auto South
Isanti, MN
Sauvageau's Auto Sales
Moorhead, MN
Saxon Auto Group
Oakdale, MN
Saxon Fleet Services
Oakdale, MN
Schmelz Countryside Saab
Maplewood, MN
Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen
Maplewood, MN
Scholtes Auto
Worthington, MN
Searssprintervans.com
Hopkins, MN
Sells Auto
St. Cloud, MN
Sells Auto Inc
St. Cloud, MN
Shakopee Chevrolet
Shakopee, MN
Short Line Auto Inc
Rochester, MN
Silverstone Auto Sales LLC
Becker, MN
Skol Auto Sales LLC
Blaine, MN
Skyline Auto Mn LLC
Andover, MN
Smith Automotive Company LLC
Windom, MN
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Minnesota doc fee law
Minnesota law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $350. A doc fee above that level on a Minnesota quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Minnesota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Minnesota?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 300 rated Minnesota dealers is $333, based on 1,024 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Minnesota doc fees at approximately $350.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Albany Chrysler Center, Inc., Hayford Ford, Inver Grove Hyundai lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 254 of 376 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 $333. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 77% 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.