Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 213 of 1018 Minnesota car dealers from 684 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 12, 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 1018 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 quotesHyundai Of Mankato
Mankato, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Nissan
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Luther Hopkins Honda
Hopkins, MNHopkins, MN
Morrie'S Inver Grove Mazda
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Walser Polar Mazda
White Bear Lake, MNWhite Bear Lake, MN
Rosedale Chevrolet
Roseville, MNRoseville, MN
Walser Nissan Wayzata
Wayzata, MNWayzata, MN
Rapids Honda
Coon Rapids, MNCoon Rapids, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Wernet Enterprises
Inver Grove Heights, MN
West End Lincoln
Minneapolis, MN
West Suburban Auto
Buffalo, MN
Westside Motors of Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls, MN
Wheels And Deals
Kasson, MN
Whi-con Auto Brokers
Shakopee, MN
Whiskey Ridge Motors
Zimmerman, MN
White Bear Acura
Vadnais Heights, MN
White Bear Lake Superstore
White Bear Lake, MN
White Bear Lincoln
Saint Paul, MN
White Bear Subaru
Saint Paul, MN
White Oaks Whips
Pine City, MN
Whitewater CDJR Of St. Charles
Saint Charles, MN
Wholesale Enterprises
Forest Lake, MN
Willmar Auto Sales & Service
Willmar, MN
Windom Auto Outlet Llc
Windom, MN
Winona Leasing Co.
Winona, MN
Wood City Chrysler
Cloquet, MN
Wood City Motors
Cloquet, MN
World Of Wheels
Owatonna, 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 684 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Hayford Ford, Rochester Ford, Hyundai Of Mankato 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.