Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 208 of 1022 Minnesota car dealers from 671 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $335.
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
38th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 208 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1022 dealers →Hayford Ford
Isanti, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRochester Ford
Rochester, MN
$169 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Richfield
Richfield, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesInver Grove Hyundai
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Buerkle Hyundai
Saint Paul, MNSaint Paul, MN
Luther St. Cloud Honda
Waite Park, MNWaite Park, MN
Luther Nissan Of Inver Grove
Inver Grove, MNInver Grove, MN
Luther Nissan
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Luther Infiniti Of Bloomington
Bloomington, MNBloomington, MN
Luther Hopkins Honda
Hopkins, MNHopkins, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Swenson Motors
Gaylord, MN
T Auto Sales Llc
Burnsville, MN
Tanner Motors
Brainerd, MN
Tanner Nissan
Brainerd, MN
Taveirne Auto Sales
Alexandria, MN
Tegridy Auto Sales
Princeton, MN
Ten10 Motors
Brook Park, MN
Tesla St. Paul
Maplewood, MN
The Art Of Mobility
Princeton, MN
The Car Broz
Zimmerman, MN
The Car Buying Center
Loretto, MN
The Car Lot
Belle Plaine, MN
The Evolve Auto Group
Stillwater, MN
Thelen Auto Sales
Alexandria, MN
Thibert Chevrolet And Buick, Inc.
Red Lake Falls, MN
Thielen Motors
Park Rapids, MN
Thurk Bros Auto
Saint Bonifacius, MN
Time Motor Sales
Minneapolis, MN
Tom Kadlec Leasing
Rochester, MN
Top Gear Auto Sales Llc
Le Roy, 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 162 rated Minnesota dealers is $335, based on 671 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Hayford Ford, Rochester Ford, Audi Richfield 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 $335. 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.