Best Car Dealers in Minnesota

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 379 of 956 Minnesota car dealers from 1,023 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
1,023
Quotes, Past Year

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Bacon's Motors

Forest Lake, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$249dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Bedrock Motors Rogers

Rogers, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Bellmobile Inc.

Hopkins, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

C & I Auto Sales

Rochester, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$75dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Cars Unlimited

Marshall, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$149dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Central Minnesota Auto Sales

Buffalo, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Chevrolet of Hastings

Hastings, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Chevrolet of Spring Valley Inc

Spring Valley, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Christian Brothers Ford Inc.

Crookston, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$195dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Christy Motors

Minneapolis, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Cornerstone Auto

Elk River, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$352dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Creative Cars

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

$125dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Dahl Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Rochester

Rochester, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$349dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Dahl GMC Winona

Winona, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$349dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Dahl Toyota Winona

Winona, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$349dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Dahlstrom Motors

Oslo, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$80dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Dave Syverson Ford

Albert Lea, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$150dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Davis Motors Inc

Litchfield, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Deml Ford Lincoln Inc.

Waseca, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Eide Chrysler Pine City

Pine City, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$350dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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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.