Best Car Dealers Near Des Moines, IA
Compare 61 car dealers in Des Moines, IA — 9 rated based on 18 price quotes. See real doc fees, add-on practices, and transparency scores before you buy.
Based on 9 dealers with verified quotes.
$176
Avg Doc Fee
IA avg: $170
78%
No Add-ons
52/100
Avg Score
18
Verified Quotes
Top-Rated Dealers Near Des Moines
1st place
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100/100Mercedes-Benz Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
$180doc fee
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotes2nd place
A
100/100Smart Honda
Des Moines, IA
$180doc fee
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotes3rd place
B
84.6/100Willis Cadillac
Des Moines, IA
$180doc fee
$478 avg add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotes4No add-ons1 quote5$995 add-ons1 quote6No add-ons0 quotes7No add-ons0 quotes8No add-ons0 quotes9No add-ons0 quotes
Kia Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
$180
A
Willis Infiniti
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
$180
C
Willis Nissan
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
F
Tom's Budget Cars
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
F
Tom's Auto Sales North
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
F
Certified Auto Sales
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
F
Tips for Buying a Car in IA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in IA is $170. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 78% 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.