Best Car Dealers in Montana
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 116 of 229 Montana car dealers from 161 verified out-the-door quotes. Montana's average doc fee is $348.
53 of 116 rated Montana dealers earn an A · 45 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
Big Sky Country
Montana's dealer grade: C
71/100 average transparency score
38th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 116 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 229 dealers →Missoula Chevrolet
Missoula, MT
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesKalispell Toyota
Kalispell, MT
$51 below the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesGallatin Subaru
Bozeman, MT
$51 above the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLaurel Ford
Laurel, MTLaurel, MT
Lithia Toyota of Missoula
Missoula, MTMissoula, MT
Rimrock Snowy Mountains Chevrolet
Lewistown, MTLewistown, MT
Kendall Ford of Bozeman
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Volkswagen of Bozeman
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Toyota of Bozeman
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Butte Toyota
Butte, MTButte, MT
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More Dealers in Montana
Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings
Billings, MT · 4 verified quotes
Denny Menholt University Honda
Missoula, MT · 3 verified quotes
Car Factory
Billings, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cars 4 U
Missoula, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dee Motor Company
Anaconda, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Havre Ford
Havre, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Leskovar Honda
Butte, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Toyota of Helena
Helena, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Action Auto
Sidney, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bekier Auto Sales
Columbia 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
Contact Don Aadsen Ford
Ronan, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Don Aadsen CDJR
Ronan, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Five Valley Auto Sales LLC
Missoula, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Freedom Motorwerks
Columbia Falls, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kalispell Ford
Kalispell, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Libby Auto Sales
Libby, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Magic City Motors
Billings, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Montana Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Montana?
As of November 2026, the average documentation fee at 73 rated Montana dealers is $348, based on 161 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Montana sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Montana?
Missoula Chevrolet, Kalispell Toyota, Gallatin Subaru lead the Montana transparency rankings. 53 of 116 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 $348. 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.