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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Motorwerks MINI

Golden Valley, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

New Brighton Ford

New Brighton, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

North Country Ford of Coon Rapids

Minneapolis, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

North Imports LLC

Burnsville, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$352dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Northstar Ford Mn

Duluth, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Rochester Chevrolet

Rochester, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Royal Drive

Newport, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$348dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Schwieters Chevrolet of Cold Spring

Cold Spring, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Sugar Loaf Ford Inc.

Winona, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

Dealer fees not shown
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

White Bear Lincoln Inc

Saint Paul, MN · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Abc Cars & Leasing

Golden Valley, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$320dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Ado's Motors

Saint Paul, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$249dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

American Motors, Inc.

Farmington, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Anderson & Koch Ford

North Branch, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Arrc Auto

Minneapolis, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$164dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Atwater Chevrolet GMC

Aitkin, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Audi Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Austin Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

Austin, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Austin Ford Jeep RAM

Austin, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Auto Motion

St. Louis Park, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$245dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →
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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.