Best Car Dealers Near Des Moines, IA
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 14 of 60 car dealers near Des Moines, IA from 23 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $177.
Data updated Aug 22, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 14 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 quotesMercedes-Benz Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWillis Cadillac
Des Moines, IA
$478 avg add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesTbk Wholesale
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Pre-Owned Autos Of Des Moines
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Willis Lexus
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Willis Infiniti
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
MINI Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Willis Nissan
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Tom's Budget Cars
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
All Car Dealers Near Des Moines
Bob Brown Pre-owned On Merle Hay
Des Moines, IA
Brads Used Cars
Des Moines, IA
Calidelfy Auto, Llc.
Des Moines, IA
Carhop Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
Cart's Auto Sales Llc
Des Moines, IA
Charles Gabus Ford
Des Moines, IA
Cicero Auto Sales Llc
Des Moines, IA
Cotofo's Auto Sales
Des Moines, IA
Dewey Auto Outlet
Des Moines, IA
Efkamp Auto Sales Llc
Des Moines, IA
El Amigo Auto Sales
Des Moines, IA
El Paso Auto Sale
Des Moines, IA
El Paso Auto Sales
Des Moines, IA
El Pueblo Auto Sales
Des Moines, IA
El Rancho Auto Sales
Des Moines, IA
Extreme Auto Plaza
Des Moines, IA
Fast Action Auto
Des Moines, IA
Integrity Automotive Group
Des Moines, IA
Iowa Auto Exchange
Des Moines, IA
K & M Auto Llc
Des Moines, IA
Tips for Buying a Car in IA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in IA is $199. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 71% 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?
Mercedes-Benz Of Des Moines (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 August 2026, rated dealers near Des Moines, IA charge an average documentation fee of $177, compared to a IA state average of $199 — based on 23 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.