Best Car Dealers in North Dakota
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 50 of 189 North Dakota car dealers from 78 verified out-the-door quotes. North Dakota's average doc fee is $282.
41 of 50 rated North Dakota dealers earn an A · 2 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Peace Garden State
North Dakota's dealer grade: A
91/100 average transparency score
42nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 50 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 189 dealers →Cedric Theel Toyota
Bismarck, ND
$282 below the North Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesEide Ford Mandan
Mandan, ND
$149 below the North Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLake GMC
Devils Lake, ND
$282 below the North Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNorth Dakota Trucks Llc
Williston, NDWilliston, ND
Schwan Cadillac
Mandan, NDMandan, ND
Hettinger Motor Company
Hettinger, NDHettinger, ND
Ryan Honda
Williston, NDWilliston, ND
Vision Ford
Wahpeton, NDWahpeton, ND
Mazda Of Fargo
Fargo, NDFargo, ND
Minot Automotive Company
Minot, NDMinot, ND
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More Dealers in North Dakota
Puklich Chevrolet
Bismarck, ND · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Wahl Family Automotive
Devils Lake, ND · 2 verified quotesLimited data
5 Star Motors Inc.
Mandan, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bessette Motors
Carrington, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Crown Motor Inc
Grand Forks, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Devils Lake Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Devils Lake, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hansons Chevrolet
Grafton, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lunde Lincoln
Fargo, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Peak Automotive
Mandan, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Puklich Chevrolet GMC
Valley City, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Twin City Motors
Grand Forks, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wolfe Ford, Inc.
Lidgerwood, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Red Rock Chevrolet
Williston, ND · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cartiva Of Minot
Minot, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ness Auto Sales
West Fargo, 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
Rydell Toyota Of Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Schmidt Auto Sales, Inc.
Bismarck, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Veracity Motors
Bismarck, ND · 1 verified quoteLimited data
North Dakota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in North Dakota?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 35 rated North Dakota dealers is $282, based on 78 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?
Cedric Theel Toyota, Eide Ford Mandan, Lake GMC lead the North Dakota transparency rankings. 41 of 50 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 $282. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 90% 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.