Best Car Dealers in Minnesota

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 379 of 956 Minnesota car dealers from 1,022 quotes from the past year. The median Minnesota dealer charges $350 in total dealer fees.

302 of 379 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 14 earn a D or F

Data updated Nov 12, 2026 · How we score dealers

The North Star State

Minnesota's dealer grade: A

94/100 average transparency score

14th lowest median dealer fees in the U.S.

Based on 379 dealers with quotes from the past year.

$350
Median Dealer Fees
$295 Avg Doc Fee
83%
No Quoted Add-ons
94/100
Avg Score
1,022
Quotes, Past Year

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Apple Ford White Bear Lake

White Bear Lake, MN · 10 quotes, past year

$350dealer fees60%quoted add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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Eich Mazda

St. Cloud, MN · 8 quotes, past year

$350dealer fees50%quoted add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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Lexus of Maplewood

Maplewood, MN · 4 quotes, past year

$402dealer fees25%quoted add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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Suburban Chevrolet

Eden Prairie, MN · 4 quotes, past year

$353dealer fees25%quoted add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
See 4 verified quotes →

Harry Brown's Family Automotive

Faribault, MN · 3 quotes, past year

$649dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
See 3 verified quotes →

Schwieters Chevrolet Willmar

Willmar, MN · 3 quotes, past year

$655dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Luther Brookdale Toyota

Minneapolis, MN · 13 quotes, past year

$350dealer fees31%quoted add-ons
B
87/100
Above average
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Luther Burnsville Hyundai

Burnsville, MN · 6 quotes, past year

$350dealer fees67%quoted add-ons
B
87/100
Above average
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Park Chrysler Jeep

Burnsville, MN · 3 quotes, past year

$350dealer fees67%quoted add-ons
B
87/100
Above average
See 3 verified quotes →

Walser Nissan Wayzata

Wayzata, MN · 8 quotes, past year

$409dealer fees63%quoted add-ons
B
86/100
Above average
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Walser Polar Mazda

White Bear Lake, MN · 6 quotes, past year

$423dealer fees67%quoted add-ons
B
86/100
Above average
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Kolar Chevrolet

Hermantown, MN · 3 quotes, past year

$1,090dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
B
86/100
Above average
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Genesis of Minneapolis

Golden Valley, MN · 3 quotes, past year

$409dealer fees67%quoted add-ons
B
85/100
Above average
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Walser Toyota

Bloomington, MN · 22 quotes, past year

$415dealer fees68%quoted add-ons
B
84/100
Above average
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Walser Burnsville Mazda

Burnsville, MN · 14 quotes, past year

$409dealer fees79%quoted add-ons
B
84/100
Above average
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Diamond Buick GMC of Alexandria

Alexandria, MN · 3 quotes, past year

$700dealer fees33%quoted add-ons
B
84/100
Above average
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Walser Kia

Wayzata, MN · 6 quotes, past year

$417dealer fees83%quoted add-ons
B
83/100
Above average
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Sota Chevrolet

Northfield, MN · 4 quotes, past year

$350dealer fees50%quoted add-ons
B
83/100
Above average
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Asa Auto Plaza of Austin

Austin, MN · 3 quotes, past year

$1,600dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
B
83/100
Above average
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Walser Subaru St. Paul

South Saint Paul, MN · 6 quotes, past year

$551dealer fees33%quoted add-ons
B
82/100
Above average
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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. The cap doesn't affect the grade: CarEdge compares each dealer's total dealer fees with the Minnesota median ($350).

Minnesota Dealer FAQ

What are median dealer fees in Minnesota?

As of November 2026, the median Minnesota dealer charges $350 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, based on quotes from the past year. CarEdge grades Fee Transparency against this median. Minnesota law caps the doc fee itself at approximately $350.

Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?

Luther Brookdale Honda, Inver Grove Hyundai and Tom Kadlec Honda lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 302 of 379 rated Minnesota dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.

How are Minnesota dealers graded?

Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most: fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the Minnesota median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Minnesota quotes are verified.

Tips for Buying a Car in Minnesota

  • Know the dealer fees: The median Minnesota dealer charges $350 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
  • Good news on add-ons: 83% of Minnesota quotes from the past year have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.