Best Car Dealers in North Dakota
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 58 of 192 North Dakota car dealers from 85 verified out-the-door quotes. North Dakota's average doc fee is $289.
44 of 58 rated North Dakota dealers earn an A · 9 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 3, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Peace Garden State
North Dakota's dealer grade: A
90/100 average transparency score
43rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 58 dealers with verified quotes.
CarEdge Certified dealers in North Dakota
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Transparency Leaderboard
View all 192 dealers →Eide Subaru
Mandan, ND
$110 above the North Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesVision Ford
CarEdge CertifiedWahpeton, ND
$324 avg add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesCedric Theel Toyota
Bismarck, ND
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNorth Dakota Trucks LLC
Williston, NDWilliston, ND
Eide Ford Mandan
Mandan, NDMandan, ND
Grand Forks Subaru
Grand Forks, NDGrand Forks, ND
Kia of Fargo
Fargo, NDFargo, ND
Mazda of Fargo
Fargo, NDFargo, ND
Red Rock Chevrolet
Williston, NDWilliston, ND
Schwan Cadillac
Mandan, NDMandan, ND
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More Dealers in North Dakota
Wolfe Ford
Lidgerwood, ND · 2 verified quotesLimited data
5 Star Motors Inc.
Mandan, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Baja Auto Sales LLC
Williston, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bessette Motors
Carrington, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cartiva of Minot
Minot, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Charbonneau Car Center
Dickinson, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hansons Chevrolet
Grafton, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lunde Lincoln
Fargo, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Minot Automotive Company
Minot, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
M.J. Mcguire Company
Rugby, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Peak Automotive
Bismarck, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Pfeifle Ford
Wishek, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Puklich Chevrolet GMC
Valley City, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Red Rock Ford of Williston
Williston, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ryan Family Dealerships
Williston, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ryan Nissan
Minot, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rydell Toyota of Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Schmidt Auto Sales, Inc.
Bismarck, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shenanigan Motors
Belfield, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Twin City Motors
Grand Forks, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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North Dakota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in North Dakota?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 49 rated North Dakota dealers is $289, based on 85 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. North Dakota sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in North Dakota?
Eide Subaru, Vision Ford, Cedric Theel Toyota lead the North Dakota transparency rankings. 44 of 58 rated North Dakota dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are North Dakota 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 North Dakota quotes are verified.
How North Dakota 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 North Dakota
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in North Dakota is $289. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 93% of dealers in North Dakota 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.