Best Car Dealers Near Detroit Lakes, MN
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 3 of 10 car dealers near Detroit Lakes, MN from 4 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $359.
Data updated Aug 23, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 3 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Detroit Lakes
Gjerde Auto Sales
Detroit Lakes, MN
$128 below the MN average
No mandatory add-ons · 1 verified quote
See the quotesNereson Chevrolet
Detroit Lakes, MN
$62 above the MN average
No mandatory add-ons · 1 verified quote
See the quotesBoucher Group
Detroit Lakes, MN
$159 above the MN average
$1,986 avg add-ons · 2 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Car Dealers Near Detroit Lakes
Gjerde Auto Sales
Detroit Lakes, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nereson Chevrolet
Detroit Lakes, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Boucher Group
Detroit Lakes, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Detroit Lakes Chrysler Dodge & Jeep
Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes Ford
Detroit Lakes, MN
Muscatell GMC
Detroit Lakes, MN
Overvold Motors
Detroit Lakes, MN
R & G Subaru
Detroit Lakes, MN
Ward Muscatell Automotive Group
Detroit Lakes, MN
Webber Family Motors
Detroit Lakes, MN
Tips for Buying a Car in MN
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in MN is $328. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 67% of dealers near Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Detroit Lakes, MN?
Gjerde Auto Sales (Detroit Lakes, MN) is the highest-graded dealer near Detroit Lakes on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near Detroit Lakes charge?
As of August 2026, rated dealers near Detroit Lakes, MN charge an average documentation fee of $359, compared to a MN state average of $328 — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Detroit Lakes?
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 Detroit Lakes are verified.