Best Car Dealers in Montana
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 110 of 238 Montana car dealers from 163 verified out-the-door quotes. Montana's average doc fee is $325.
60 of 110 rated Montana dealers earn an A · 32 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 18, 2026 · How we score dealers
Big Sky Country
Montana's dealer grade: D
68/100 average transparency score
39th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 110 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 238 dealers →Cars 4 U
Missoula, MT
$26 below the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Helena
Helena, MT
$26 below the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesKalispell Toyota
Kalispell, MT
$28 below the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesUnderriner Volvo Cars
Billings, MTBillings, MT
Lithia Toyota Of Missoula
Missoula, MTMissoula, MT
Ressler Motors
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Jim's Cars By Priced-Rite Auto Sales
Missoula, MTMissoula, MT
Ressler Cadillac
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Timberline Auto Center, Inc
Libby, MTLibby, MT
Rimrock Snowy Mountains Chevrolet
Lewistown, MTLewistown, MT
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More Dealers in Montana
Demarois Automotive
Missoula, MT
Demarois Mercedes-Benz
Missoula, MT
Denny Menholt Chevrolet
Billings, MT
Denny Menholt Chevrolet
Billings, MT
Denny Menholt Nissan
Billings, MT
Dimmicks Auto Sales
Roundup, MT
Don Aadsen CDJR
Ronan, MT
Don Aadsen Chevrolet
Ronan, MT
Don K Chevrolet
Whitefish, MT
Don K Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Whitefish, MT
Electric City Auto Sales
Great Falls, MT
Elite Auto Sales Of Montana
Kalispell, MT
Elk Mountain Sales
Helena, MT
Ernie's Auto Sales
Billings, MT
Executive Auto Sales Inc
Kalispell, MT
Finish Line Auto Sales
Belgrade, MT
Fox Ford Inc.
Wolf Point, MT
Full Throttle Auto And Cycles
Billings, MT
Gem City Motors
Sidney, MT
Gem City Motors GMC
Sidney, MT
Dealers by City in Montana
Montana Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Montana?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 64 rated Montana dealers is $325, based on 163 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Montana?
Cars 4 U, Toyota Of Helena, Kalispell Toyota lead the Montana transparency rankings. 60 of 110 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 $325. 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.