Best Car Dealers in Montana
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 133 of 244 Montana car dealers from 190 verified out-the-door quotes. Montana's average doc fee is $344.
56 of 133 rated Montana dealers earn an A · 52 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 28, 2026 · How we score dealers
Big Sky Country
Montana's dealer grade: D
69/100 average transparency score
38th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 133 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 244 dealers →Kalispell Toyota
Kalispell, MT
$47 below the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesCars 4 U
Missoula, MT
$45 below the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLaurel Ford
Laurel, MT
$55 above the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLithia Toyota Of Missoula
Missoula, MTMissoula, MT
Underriner Volvo Cars
Billings, MTBillings, MT
Lithia GMC Of Helena
Helena, MTHelena, MT
Gallatin Subaru
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Don Aadsen
Ronan, MTRonan, MT
Toyota Of Bozeman
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Volkswagen Of Bozeman Vw
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
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Rimrock Snowy Mountains Chevrolet
Lewistown, MT · 6 verified quotes
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Butte, MT · 3 verified quotes
Dee Motor Company
Anaconda, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Freedom Motorwerks
Columbia Falls, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Havre Ford
Havre, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Missoula Chevrolet
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Billings, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Toyota Of Helena
Helena, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Turner's Missoula Car And Truck
Missoula, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Action Auto
Sidney, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Alpha Automotive
Billings, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bleskin Motor Company
Great Falls, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Central City Auto West
Lewistown, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Centsible Auto Sales
Evergreen, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Clark Hyundai
Kalispell, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Five Valley Auto Sales Llc
Missoula, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kalispell Ford
Kalispell, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Leskovar Motors, Inc.
Butte, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Libby Auto Sales
Libby, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Montana Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Montana?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 86 rated Montana dealers is $344, based on 190 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Montana sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Montana?
Kalispell Toyota, Cars 4 U, Laurel Ford lead the Montana transparency rankings. 56 of 133 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 $344. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 83% 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.