Best Ford Dealerships in Minnesota, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for Ford dealers across Minnesota. We grade dealers using verified out-the-door quotes — real PDFs, emails, and signed deals — not Google star ratings.
We graded every Ford dealer in Minnesota with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence. If you’re shopping a specific metro, jump to the city-by-city rankings below for a tighter local shortlist.
Last updated November 11, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best Ford dealer in Minnesota?
The best Ford dealer in Minnesota by verified out-the-door price data is Cornerstone Ford (Elk River, MN): A grade, 100/100 across 10 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 10 quotes from the past year.
Close behind:
- Morrie’s Auto Group (Minnetonka), A grade, 99/100 across 16 quotes from the past year, with quoted add-ons on only 2 of its 16 quotes from the past year.
- Inver Grove Ford (Inver Grove Heights), A grade, 99/100 across 7 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 7 quotes from the past year.
Best for:
- Lowest dealer fees: Morrie’s Auto Group (Minnetonka), $350.
- No quoted add-ons: Cornerstone Ford (Elk River), none in its 10 quotes from the past year.
- Most quotes, past year: Morrie’s Auto Group (Minnetonka), 16 quotes from the past year behind its A.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, dealer fees and quoted add-ons for every graded dealer are below.
Top 8 Ford Dealers in Minnesota
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Cornerstone Ford
Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Elk River, MN
Cornerstone Ford is the top-graded Ford dealer in Minnesota by verified data — A grade, 100/100, based on 10 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $352 — above the MN median of $350
- Quoted add-ons: None in 10 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 10
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Morrie’s Auto Group
Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Minnetonka, MN
Morrie’s Auto Group put quoted add-ons on just 13% of its quotes from the past year — light for an A-grade dealer.
- Dealer fees: $350 — at the MN median
- Quoted add-ons: On 2 of 16 quotes from the past year (13%)
- Quotes, past year: 16
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Inver Grove Ford
Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Inver Grove Heights, MN
Not one of Inver Grove Ford’s 7 quotes from the past year carried a quoted add-on — a clean record at the A grade.
- Dealer fees: $350 — at the MN median
- Quoted add-ons: None in 7 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 7
See full review & verified quotes →
#4 — Superior Ford
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Plymouth, MN
Superior Ford earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 8 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $350 — at the MN median
- Quoted add-ons: On 3 of 8 quotes from the past year (38%)
- Quotes, past year: 8
See full review & verified quotes →
#5 — Apple Ford Apple Valley
Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Apple Valley, MN
Apple Ford Apple Valley earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 13 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $350 — at the MN median
- Quoted add-ons: On 6 of 13 quotes from the past year (46%)
- Quotes, past year: 13
See full review & verified quotes →
#6 — Apple Ford Shakopee
Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Shakopee, MN
Apple Ford Shakopee earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 8 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $370 — above the MN median of $350
- Quoted add-ons: On 4 of 8 quotes from the past year (50%)
- Quotes, past year: 8
See full review & verified quotes →
#7 — Apple Ford White Bear Lake
Grade: B · Score: 89/100 · White Bear Lake, MN
Apple Ford White Bear Lake earns a solid B on verified data — dealer fees at or below the MN median. The one watch-out: quoted add-ons show on 60% of its quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $350 — at the MN median
- Quoted add-ons: On 6 of 10 quotes from the past year (60%)
- Quotes, past year: 10
See full review & verified quotes →
#8 — Tenvoorde Ford Inc
Grade: D · Score: 67/100 · St. Cloud, MN
Tenvoorde Ford Inc’s dealer fees of $1,312 run $962 above the MN median of $350. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Dealer fees: $1,312 — above the MN median of $350
- Quoted add-ons: None in 5 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
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.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Are the dealer’s fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can’t say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don’t count against them.
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
- Data Quality (10%) — Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60). Read the methodology →
Ford Dealers by Metro in Minnesota
Shopping a specific city? These metro-level rankings drill into Ford dealers near each major Minnesota market:
- Best Ford Dealerships in Minneapolis
- Best Ford Dealerships near Duluth, MN
- Best Ford Dealerships near Alexandria, MN
- Best Ford Dealerships near Detroit Lakes, MN
Minnesota Ford Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Dealer Fees | Quoted Add-ons | Quotes, Past Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornerstone Ford | Elk River | A | 100 | $352 | None | 10 |
| 2 | Morrie’s Auto Group | Minnetonka | A | 99 | $350 | 13% | 16 |
| 3 | Inver Grove Ford | Inver Grove Heights | A | 99 | $350 | None | 7 |
| 4 | Superior Ford | Plymouth | A | 97 | $350 | 38% | 8 |
| 5 | Apple Ford Apple Valley | Apple Valley | A | 92 | $350 | 46% | 13 |
| 6 | Apple Ford Shakopee | Shakopee | A | 90 | $370 | 50% | 8 |
| 7 | Apple Ford White Bear Lake | White Bear Lake | B | 89 | $350 | 60% | 10 |
| 8 | Tenvoorde Ford Inc | St. Cloud | D | 67 | $1,312 | None | 5 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- 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.
- 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.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the advertised price. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the advertised number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, dealer fees, quoted add-ons and advertised price 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. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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