Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 213 of 1017 Minnesota car dealers from 682 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $338.
143 of 213 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 32 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 11, 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 213 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1017 dealers →Hayford Ford
Isanti, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRochester Ford
Rochester, MN
$172 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Cadillac
Vadnais Heights, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Infiniti Of Bloomington
Bloomington, MNBloomington, MN
Luther Hopkins Honda
Hopkins, MNHopkins, MN
Luther Nissan Of Inver Grove
Inver Grove, MNInver Grove, MN
Luther Nissan
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Inver Grove Hyundai
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Lupient Nissan
Brooklyn Park, MNBrooklyn Park, MN
Luther Brookdale Chevrolet
Brooklyn Center, MNBrooklyn Center, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Veritas Auto Llc
Medina, MN
Victoria Auto Sales
Victoria, MN
Volkswagen Of Duluth
Hermantown, MN
Volkswagen Of Inver Grove
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Walser Automotive Group
Burnsville, MN
Walser Buick GMC Roseville
Roseville, MN
Walser Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Hopkins, MN
Walser Honda
Burnsville, MN
Walser Mitsubishi - Burnsville
Burnsville, MN
Walser Nissan Burnsville
Burnsville, MN
Walser Polar Chevrolet
White Bear Lake, MN
Walser Subaru St. Paul
South Saint Paul, MN
Waschke Family Chevrolet
Cook, MN
Waschke Family Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Virginia, MN
Waseca Chrysler Center
Waseca, MN
Waseca County Auto Sales
Waseca, MN
Webber Family Motors
Detroit Lakes, MN
Weelborg Chevrolet Buick Of Glencoe
Glencoe, MN
Welcome Motor Co
Fairmont, MN
Wernet Enterprises
Inver Grove Heights, 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 164 rated Minnesota dealers is $338, based on 682 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Hayford Ford, Rochester Ford, Luther Cadillac lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 143 of 213 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 $338. 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.