Best Car Dealers in North Dakota

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 52 of 172 North Dakota car dealers from 89 quotes from the past year. The median North Dakota dealer charges $299 in total dealer fees.

46 of 52 rated North Dakota dealers earn an A

Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Peace Garden State

North Dakota's dealer grade: A

96/100 average transparency score

12th lowest median dealer fees in the U.S.

Based on 52 dealers with quotes from the past year.

$299
Median Dealer Fees
$232 Avg Doc Fee
97%
No Quoted Add-ons
96/100
Avg Score
89
Quotes, Past Year

CarEdge Certified dealers in North Dakota

CarEdge Certified dealers earned an A on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, graded from real out-the-door quotes.

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North Dakota Dealer FAQ

What are median dealer fees in North Dakota?

As of November 2026, the median North Dakota dealer charges $299 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, based on quotes from the past year. CarEdge grades Fee Transparency against this median. North Dakota sets no legal cap on the doc fee itself.

Who are the best car dealers in North Dakota?

Grand Forks Subaru, Wolfe Ford and Eide Subaru lead the North Dakota transparency rankings. 46 of 52 rated North Dakota dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.

How are North Dakota dealers graded?

Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most: fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the North Dakota median), 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

Median dealer fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

Tips for Buying a Car in North Dakota

  • Know the dealer fees: The median North Dakota dealer charges $299 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
  • Good news on add-ons: 97% of North Dakota quotes from the past year have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.