Best Car Dealers Near Des Moines, IA
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 14 of 63 car dealers near Des Moines, IA from 19 quotes from the past year. The median rated dealer here charges $190 in total dealer fees.
Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 14 dealers with quotes from the past year.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Des Moines
Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
$15 above the IA median
Quoted add-ons on 100% · 3 quotes, past year
See the quotesCharles Gabus Ford
Des Moines, IA
$10 above the IA median
No quoted add-ons · 2 quotes, past year
See the quotesDewey Auto Outlet
Des Moines, IA
At the IA median
No quoted add-ons · 1 quote, past year
See the quotesSmart Honda Des Moines
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Extreme Auto Plaza
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Tbk Wholesale
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Leshen Auto Sales
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Efkamp Auto Sales
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Kia of Des Moines
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Alvarez Auto Sales
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
All Car Dealers Near Des Moines
Dewey Auto Outlet
Des Moines, IA · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Smart Honda Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Charles Gabus Ford
Des Moines, IA · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Extreme Auto Plaza
Des Moines, IA · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Leshen Auto Sales
Des Moines, IA · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Tbk Wholesale
Des Moines, IA · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Efkamp Auto Sales
Des Moines, IA · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Alvarez Auto Sales
Des Moines, IA · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Kia of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Willis Infiniti
Des Moines, IA · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · 3 quotes, past year
Willis Cadillac
Des Moines, IA · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Willis Lexus
Des Moines, IA · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Willis Volvo Cars
Des Moines, IA · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Tom's Auto Sales North
Des Moines, IANo Pricing Provided
Tom's Budget Cars
Des Moines, IANo Pricing Provided
Moss Motors
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Willis Nissan
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MINI of Des Moines
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Pre-Owned Autos of Des Moines
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Tips for Buying a Car in IA
- Know the dealer fees: The median IA dealer charges $180 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
- Good news on add-ons: 63% of quotes from the past year near Des Moines 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.
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Car Dealers Near Des Moines FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Des Moines, IA?
Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA) is the highest-graded dealer near Des Moines on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — C grade, 78/100, based on 3 quotes from the past year.
What do dealers near Des Moines charge in dealer fees?
As of November 2026, the median rated dealer near Des Moines, IA charges $190 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, compared with a IA median of $180, based on 19 quotes from the past year.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Des Moines?
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 IA median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Des Moines are verified.