Best Car Dealers in North Dakota
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 40 of 186 North Dakota car dealers from 58 verified out-the-door quotes. North Dakota's average doc fee is $314.
30 of 40 rated North Dakota dealers earn an A · 3 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 1, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Peace Garden State
North Dakota's dealer grade: B
89/100 average transparency score
40th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 40 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 186 dealers →Schwan Cadillac
Mandan, ND
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesEide Ford Mandan
Mandan, ND
$181 below the North Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRydell Chevrolet
Grand Forks, ND
$229 below the North Dakota average
$224 avg add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHettinger Motor Company
Hettinger, NDHettinger, ND
Ryan Honda
Williston, NDWilliston, ND
Vision Ford
Wahpeton, NDWahpeton, ND
Veracity Motors
Bismarck, NDBismarck, ND
Bessette Motors
Carrington, NDCarrington, ND
Cedric Theel Toyota
Bismarck, NDBismarck, ND
Hansons Chevrolet GMC
Grafton, NDGrafton, ND
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More Dealers in North Dakota
Dakota Motor Sports Llc
Mandan, ND
Dales A-1 Auto Inc
Jamestown, ND
Dan Porter Honda
Dickinson, ND
Dan Porter Motors
Dickinson, ND
Dan Porter Toyota
Dickinson, ND
Devils Lake Cars
Devils Lake, ND
Devils Lake Ford
Devils Lake, ND
Don Bessette Hyundai
Minot, ND
Drive Chevrolet - Bottineau
Bottineau, ND
Dvorak Motors Inc
Bismarck, ND
Eide Chevrolet
Mandan, ND
Eide Chrysler
Bismarck, ND
Eide Kia Mandan
Mandan, ND
Eide Lincoln
Bismarck, ND
Eide Subaru
Mandan, ND
Elite Motors
Fargo, ND
Fargo Auto Exchange
Fargo, ND
Ff Fisher Sales & Leasing
Fargo, ND
Finley Motors
Finley, ND
Finley Motors, Inc.
Finley, ND
Dealers by City in North Dakota
North Dakota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in North Dakota?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 31 rated North Dakota dealers is $314, based on 58 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in North Dakota?
Schwan Cadillac, Eide Ford Mandan, Rydell Chevrolet lead the North Dakota transparency rankings. 30 of 40 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 $314. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 85% 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.