Best Car Dealers in Montana
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 126 of 241 Montana car dealers from 202 verified out-the-door quotes. Montana's average doc fee is $317.
77 of 126 rated Montana dealers earn an A · 29 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
Big Sky Country
Montana's dealer grade: C
73/100 average transparency score
40th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 126 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 241 dealers →Cars 4 U
Missoula, MT
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Helena
Helena, MT
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesKalispell Toyota
Kalispell, MT
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMissoula Chevrolet
Missoula, MTMissoula, MT
Laurel Ford
Laurel, MTLaurel, MT
Underriner Volvo Cars
Billings, MTBillings, MT
Lithia Toyota Of Missoula
Missoula, MTMissoula, MT
J.C. Billion GMC
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Ressler Motors
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Jim's Cars By Priced-Rite Auto Sales
Missoula, MTMissoula, MT
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More Dealers in Montana
Lithia GMC Of Helena
Helena, MT · 3 verified quotes
Ressler Cadillac
Bozeman, MT · 3 verified quotes
Timberline Auto Center, Inc
Libby, MT · 3 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of Bozeman Vw
Bozeman, MT · 8 verified quotes
Gallatin Subaru
Bozeman, MT · 4 verified quotes
Don Aadsen
Ronan, MT · 3 verified quotes
Rimrock Snowy Mountains Chevrolet
Lewistown, MT · 7 verified quotes
Toyota Of Bozeman
Bozeman, MT · 11 verified quotes
Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula
Missoula, MT · 4 verified quotes
Denny Menholt Honda
Bozeman, MT · 3 verified quotes
Butte Toyota
Butte, MT · 3 verified quotes
Mildenberger Motors
Hamilton, MT · 4 verified quotes
Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Billings
Billings, MT · 3 verified quotes
Clark Nissan
Kalispell, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dee Motor Company
Anaconda, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Freedom Motorwerks
Columbia Falls, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kalispell Ford
Kalispell, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Leskovar Motors, Inc.
Butte, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Taylor's Choice Auto Plaza
Billings, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Turner's Missoula Car And Truck
Missoula, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Montana Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Montana?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 79 rated Montana dealers is $317, based on 202 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Montana sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Montana?
Cars 4 U, Toyota Of Helena, Kalispell Toyota lead the Montana transparency rankings. 77 of 126 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 $317. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 85% 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.