Best Car Dealers in Montana
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 51 of 236 Montana car dealers from 74 verified out-the-door quotes. Montana's average doc fee is $326.
27 of 51 rated Montana dealers earn an A · 17 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
Big Sky Country
Montana's dealer grade: D
68/100 average transparency score
37th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 51 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 236 dealers →Toyota Of Helena
Helena, MT
$27 below the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLithia Toyota Of Missoula
Missoula, MT
$173 above the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesCity Toyota
Great Falls, MT
$269 below the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRimrock Snowy Mountains Chevrolet
Lewistown, MTLewistown, MT
Don Aadsen
Ronan, MTRonan, MT
Ressler Motors
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Kalispell Toyota
Kalispell, MTKalispell, MT
Denny Menholt Honda
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Billings
Billings, MTBillings, MT
Kalispell Volkswagen
Kalispell, MTKalispell, MT
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More Dealers in Montana
Treasure Site
Great Falls, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Timberline Auto Center, Inc
Libby, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kalispell Ford
Kalispell, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Car Factory
Billings, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Leskovar Motors, Inc.
Butte, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Billion Dodge-Chrysler Jeep
Bozeman, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kendall Ford Of Bozeman
Bozeman, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Leskovar Honda
Butte, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Archie Cochrane Ford
Billings, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Underriner Volvo Cars
Billings, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Denny Menholt University Honda
Missoula, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Missoula Nissan
Missoula, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Of Helena
Helena, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Audi Bozeman
Bozeman, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Don K Whitefish
Whitefish, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Don K Subaru
Whitefish, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Rimrock
Billings, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ressler Cadillac
Bozeman, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Clark Nissan
Kalispell, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gallatin Subaru
Bozeman, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Montana Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Montana?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 51 rated Montana dealers is $326, based on 74 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Montana?
Toyota Of Helena, Lithia Toyota Of Missoula, City Toyota lead the Montana transparency rankings. 27 of 51 rated Montana dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Montana 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 Montana quotes are verified.
How Montana 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 Montana
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Montana is $326. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 78% of dealers in Montana 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.