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Best Car Dealerships in Minneapolis, Ranked by CarEdge Data

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Zach Shefska
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Key Takeaways

  • The top 15 car dealerships in Minneapolis across all brands, ranked by CarEdge on verified out-the-door quotes — not star ratings.
  • Hayford Ford (Ford, Isanti) is the most transparent dealership in the Minneapolis metro by verified data.
  • Brand-by-brand rankings are linked below if you already know what you're shopping.
  • Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.

This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Minneapolis metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.

We graded 61 dealerships across the Minneapolis area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.

About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index

Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.

Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:

  • Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
  • Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
  • Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
  • Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.

Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).

Top 15 Car Dealerships in Minneapolis

Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.

#1 — Hayford Ford

Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Isanti, MN

Hayford Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $335 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 0.8% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 6

See full review & verified quotes →

#2 — Inver Grove Hyundai

Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Inver Grove Heights, MN

Inver Grove Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 18 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 10.6% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 18

See full review & verified quotes →

#3 — Luther Kia In Inver Grove

Kia · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Inver Grove Heights, MN

Luther Kia In Inver Grove is an A-grade Kia dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 16 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 5.2% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 16

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#4 — Morrie’s Inver Grove Mazda

Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Inver Grove Heights, MN

Morrie’s Inver Grove Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 12 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 2.5% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 12

See full review & verified quotes →

#5 — Luther Nissan Of Inver Grove

Nissan · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Inver Grove, MN

Luther Nissan Of Inver Grove is an A-grade Nissan dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 10 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 4.2% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 10

See full review & verified quotes →

#6 — Kunes Apple Valley Buick Gmc

Buick · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Apple Valley, MN

Kunes Apple Valley Buick Gmc is an A-grade Buick dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 9 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 2.5% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 9

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#7 — Lupient Nissan

Kia · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Brooklyn Park, MN

Lupient Nissan is an A-grade Kia dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 8 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 1.8% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 8

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#8 — Rosedale Chevrolet

Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Roseville, MN

Rosedale Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 8 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 0.8% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 8

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#9 — Eden Prairie Nissan

Nissan · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Eden Prairie, MN

Eden Prairie Nissan is an A-grade Nissan dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 7 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 4.1% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 7

See full review & verified quotes →

#10 — Apple Lincoln Apple Valley

Lincoln · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Apple Valley, MN

Apple Lincoln Apple Valley is an A-grade Lincoln dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 6 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 1.5% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 6

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#11 — Luther Nissan

Nissan · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Inver Grove Heights, MN

Luther Nissan is an A-grade Nissan dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 6 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 3.2% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 6

See full review & verified quotes →

#12 — Inver Grove Honda

Honda · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Inver Grove Heights, MN

Inver Grove Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 5 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 1.1% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 5

See full review & verified quotes →

#13 — Luther Brookdale Chevrolet

Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Brooklyn Center, MN

Luther Brookdale Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 5 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 0.5% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 5

See full review & verified quotes →

#14 — Audi Richfield In Mn

Audi · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Richfield, MN

Audi Richfield In Mn is an A-grade Audi dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 4 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 3.0% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 4

See full review & verified quotes →

#15 — Forest Lake Ford

Ford · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Forest Lake, MN

Forest Lake Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Minneapolis on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 4 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $350 — above the MN average of $327
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 0.9% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 4

See full review & verified quotes →

Minneapolis Dealer Rankings by Brand

Shopping a specific brand in Minneapolis? These rankings drill into each:

Minneapolis Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance

#DealerCityGradeScoreDoc FeeAdd-OnsQuotes
1Hayford FordIsantiA100$335$06
2Inver Grove HyundaiInver Grove HeightsA99$350$018
3Luther Kia In Inver GroveInver Grove HeightsA99$350$016
4Morrie’s Inver Grove MazdaInver Grove HeightsA99$350$012
5Luther Nissan Of Inver GroveInver GroveA99$350$010
6Kunes Apple Valley Buick GmcApple ValleyA99$350$09
7Lupient NissanBrooklyn ParkA99$350$08
8Rosedale ChevroletRosevilleA99$350$08
9Eden Prairie NissanEden PrairieA99$350$07
10Apple Lincoln Apple ValleyApple ValleyA99$350$06
11Luther NissanInver Grove HeightsA99$350$06
12Inver Grove HondaInver Grove HeightsA99$350$05
13Luther Brookdale ChevroletBrooklyn CenterA99$350$05
14Audi Richfield In MnRichfieldA99$350$04
15Forest Lake FordForest LakeA99$350$04

How to Use This Data When You Shop

  1. Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
  2. Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
  3. Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
  4. Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.

Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.

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