Best Car Dealers in Montana
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 133 of 246 Montana car dealers from 200 verified out-the-door quotes. Montana's average doc fee is $348.
55 of 133 rated Montana dealers earn an A · 53 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 19, 2026 · How we score dealers
Big Sky Country
Montana's dealer grade: C
70/100 average transparency score
38th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 133 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 246 dealers →Kalispell Toyota
Kalispell, MT
$51 below the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesCars 4 U
Missoula, MT
$49 below the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLaurel Ford
Laurel, MT
$51 above the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLithia Toyota of Missoula
Missoula, MTMissoula, MT
Kendall Ford of Bozeman
Bozeman, MTBozeman, 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
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More Dealers in Montana
Demarois Automotive
Missoula, MT
Demarois Mercedes-Benz
Missoula, 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
Elk Mountain Sales
Helena, MT
Ernie's Auto Sales
Billings, MT
Executive Auto Sales Inc
Kalispell, MT
Finish Line Auto Sales
Belgrade, MT
Five Valley Auto Sales
Missoula, MT
Fox Ford Inc.
Wolf Point, MT
Full Throttle Auto and Cycles
Billings, MT
Gem City Motors Chevrolet
Sidney, MT
Gem City Motors GMC
Sidney, MT
Glasgow Auto Sales
Glasgow, MT
Glendive Sales Corp
Glendive, MT
Montana Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Montana?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 85 rated Montana dealers is $348, based on 200 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. 55 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 $348. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 82% 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.