Best Car Dealers Near Des Moines, IA
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 19 of 64 car dealers near Des Moines, IA from 27 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $177.
Data updated Oct 24, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 19 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Des Moines
Kia of Des Moines
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 quotesSmart Honda Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWillis Cadillac
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Charles Gabus Ford
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Dewey Auto Outlet
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Extreme Auto Plaza
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Leshen Auto Sales
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Willis Lexus
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Willis Infiniti
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
All Car Dealers Near Des Moines
Iowa Auto Exchange
Des Moines, IA
Iowa Auto Group
Des Moines, IA
K & M Auto LLC
Des Moines, IA
Kars Incorporated
Des Moines, IA
King of Cars
Des Moines, IA
Land Rover Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
Mccj Auto Group
Des Moines, IA
Midwest Auto World LLC
Des Moines, IA
Phil's Garage & Sales
Des Moines, IA
Premier Autos Sales
Des Moines, IA
Reliable Motors
Des Moines, IA
Roadrunner Auto Sales LLC
Des Moines, IA
Sam's Riverside Auto and Truck Parts and Salvage
Des Moines, IA
Scos Auto Outlet
Des Moines, IA
Southridge Auto Sales Inc
Des Moines, IA
The Auto Specialist Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Tom's Auto Sales
Des Moines, IA
Tom's Credit City
Des Moines, IA
Tom's Trucks
Des Moines, IA
Town & Country Motors
Des Moines, IA
Tips for Buying a Car in IA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in IA is $172. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 79% 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?
Kia 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 October 2026, rated dealers near Des Moines, IA charge an average documentation fee of $177, compared to a IA state average of $172 — based on 27 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.