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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Freeway Motors

Rogers, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Garza Motors

Shakopee, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Gjerde Auto Sales

Detroit Lakes, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$239dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Gs Motors

Hopkins, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$50dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Hawkins Chevrolet

Fairmont, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Hollatz Auto Sales

Parkers Prairie, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Ideal Auto Imports LLC

Eden Prairie, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Import Auto Sales

Minneapolis, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Jeff Belzer's Ford

New Prague, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Jem Auto Sales

Anoka, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$300dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Jensen Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

New Ulm, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Jensen GMC

New Ulm, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Kelly's Chrysler Center Inc

Ada, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Ki Auto Body & Sales

Lino Lakes, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Kia of Duluth

Duluth, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Kia of Mankato

Mankato, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Koppy Motors of Forest Lake

Forest Lake, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Koster's Car Korner

Blooming Prairie, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

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

Krenzen Honda

Duluth, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$199dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Krenzen Nissan

Duluth, MN · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$199dealer 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.