Best Car Dealers Near Fort Madison, IA
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 4 of 10 car dealers near Fort Madison, IA from 8 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $360.
Data updated Jul 14, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 4 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Fort Madison
Jim Baier Inc.
Fort Madison, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesShottenkirk, Inc.
Fort Madison, IA
$700 above the IA average
$1,158 avg add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesJim Baier, Inc
Fort Madison, IA
$499 avg add-ons · 1 verified quote
See the quotesAll Car Dealers Near Fort Madison
Jim Baier Inc.
Fort Madison, IA · 3 verified quotes
Jim Baier, Inc
Fort Madison, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shottenkirk Fort Madison
Fort Madison, IA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shottenkirk, Inc.
Fort Madison, IA · 3 verified quotes
Clint's Automotive Inc
Fort Madison, IA
Jim Baier
Fort Madison, IA
Jim Baier Ford
Fort Madison, IA
Jim Scott Automotive
Fort Madison, IA
River City Motors Plus
Fort Madison, IA
Shottenkirk Chevrolet Buick GMC Fort Madison
Fort Madison, 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.
- Watch for add-ons: Only 25% of dealers here charge no add-ons. Review your OTD quote carefully.
- 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 Fort Madison FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Fort Madison, IA?
Jim Baier Inc. (Fort Madison, IA) is the highest-graded dealer near Fort Madison on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 92/100, based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes.
What doc fee do dealers near Fort Madison charge?
As of July 2026, rated dealers near Fort Madison, IA charge an average documentation fee of $360, compared to a IA state average of $199 — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Fort Madison?
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 Fort Madison are verified.