Best Car Dealers Near Des Moines, IA
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 13 of 61 car dealers near Des Moines, IA from 25 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $177.
Data updated Jul 28, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 13 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Des Moines
Kia Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesSmart Honda
Des Moines, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWillis Cadillac
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Tbk Wholesale
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Pre-Owned Autos Of Des Moines
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Willis Lexus
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Willis Infiniti
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Certified Auto Sales
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Willis Volvo Cars
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All Car Dealers Near Des Moines
Smart Honda
Des Moines, IA · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · 3 verified quotes
Kia Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · 4 verified quotes
Pre-Owned Autos Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tbk Wholesale
Des Moines, IA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Willis Cadillac
Des Moines, IA · 10 verified quotes
Willis Lexus
Des Moines, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Willis Infiniti
Des Moines, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Certified Auto Sales
Des Moines, IANo Pricing Provided
Willis Volvo Cars
Des Moines, IANo Pricing Provided
Willis Nissan
Des Moines, IANo Pricing Provided
Tom's Budget Cars
Des Moines, IANo Pricing Provided
Tom's Auto Sales North
Des Moines, IANo Pricing Provided
Alvarez Auto Sales
Des Moines, IA
America Used Auto
Des Moines, IA
Americauto
Des Moines, IA
Aztec Motors
Des Moines, IA
Azteca Auto Sales Llc
Des Moines, IA
Best Deal Iowa Auto Sales & Service
Des Moines, IA
Bob Brown Pre-owned On Merle Hay
Des Moines, IA
Tips for Buying a Car in IA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in IA is $198. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 77% of dealers near Des Moines 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.
Car Dealers Near Des Moines FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Des Moines, IA?
Smart Honda (Des Moines, IA) is the highest-graded dealer near Des Moines on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes.
What doc fee do dealers near Des Moines charge?
As of July 2026, rated dealers near Des Moines, IA charge an average documentation fee of $177, compared to a IA state average of $198 — based on 25 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Des Moines?
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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Des Moines are verified.