Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 216 of 1018 Minnesota car dealers from 684 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $338.
143 of 216 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 35 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 13, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
38th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 216 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1018 dealers →Rochester Ford
Rochester, MN
$172 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHayford Ford
Isanti, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesLupient Nissan
Brooklyn Park, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Brookdale Chevrolet
Brooklyn Center, MNBrooklyn Center, MN
Audi Richfield
Richfield, MNRichfield, MN
Luther Infiniti Of Bloomington
Bloomington, MNBloomington, MN
Inver Grove Hyundai
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Luther Hopkins Honda
Hopkins, MNHopkins, MN
Luther Cadillac
Vadnais Heights, MNVadnais Heights, MN
Buerkle Hyundai
Saint Paul, MNSaint Paul, MN
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Albert Lea, MN
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Albert Lea, MN
Xtreme Auto Inc.
Hermantown, MN
Yarmon Ford
Paynesville, MN
You Win Auto
Burnsville, MN
You Win Auto
Farmington, MN
Z And C Auto
Shakopee, 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?
Rochester Ford, Hayford Ford, Lupient Nissan lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 143 of 216 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.