Best RAM Dealerships near Ottumwa, IA
Key Takeaways
- 2 RAM dealers within 100 miles of Ottumwa, IA graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Vaughn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is the highest-graded RAM dealer in the Ottumwa, IA search area.
- Every graded dealer on this list earned an A — a strong field with no major add-on or pricing red flags in verified quotes.
- 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 RAM dealers in the Ottumwa, IA search area. We graded every RAM dealer in the area with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence — using real PDFs, emails, and signed deals, not Google star ratings.
2 RAM dealers in the Ottumwa, IA search area currently clear the data threshold. It’s a smaller field — 9 more RAM dealers are tracked below but do not yet have enough verified quotes to grade — so treat this as a focused shortlist and still gather your own quotes. Here’s how they rank.
Last updated October 9, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
Why This Search Covers 100 Miles
Small markets have fewer competing dealers. Fewer competitors means less pressure on price and fees.
CarEdge widened the search to 100 miles around Ottumwa to find 2 RAM dealers with enough verified out-the-door quotes to grade. One of them is within 50 miles. The closest graded dealer is Vaughn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, in Ottumwa itself. Distances are approximate straight-line miles, so the drive will be longer. A dealer is graded once CarEdge has more than three verified out-the-door quotes from it. Dealers with fewer are listed under Limited Data.
The best deal may be a drive away. Get written out-the-door quotes from several dealers before you go, and compare the totals, not the advertised prices. CarEdge’s guide to buying a car in another state covers taxes, registration and delivery when the best quote comes from far away.
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The Best RAM Dealers in the Ottumwa, IA search area
The best RAM dealer in the Ottumwa, IA search area by verified out-the-door price data is Vaughn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (Ottumwa, IA): A grade, 98/100 across 5 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Close behind:
- Mcgrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (Cedar Rapids), A grade, 92/100 across 5 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Top 2 RAM Dealers in the Ottumwa, IA search area
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Vaughn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Ottumwa, IA · about 1 miles from Ottumwa
Vaughn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is the top-graded RAM dealer in the Ottumwa, IA search area by verified data — A grade, 98/100, based on 5 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $180 — below the IA average of $193
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Mcgrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Cedar Rapids, IA · about 79 miles from Ottumwa
Mcgrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade RAM dealer.
- Doc fee: $180 — below the IA average of $193
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
Limited Data
These RAM dealers in the Ottumwa, IA search area have verified OTD data, but not yet enough to assign a confident grade. We’re actively collecting more quotes for these dealers.
- Deery Brothers Chrysler Dodge Ram And Jeep Of Waukee (Waukee, IA, about 87 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Dewey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Ankeny, IA, about 76 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of West Burlington (West Burlington, IA, about 66 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Southtown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Indianola, IA, about 64 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Stew Hansen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (Urbandale, IA, about 82 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Gregg Young Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Newton (Newton, IA, about 57 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Kraig Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Oskaloosa, IA, about 23 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Deyarman Automotive Group (Indianola, IA, about 64 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 0 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Thys Motor Company (Belle Plaine, IA, about 60 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 0 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
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).
Ottumwa, IA RAM Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Approx. Miles | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaughn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | Ottumwa | 1 | A | 98 | $180 | $0 | 5 |
| 2 | Mcgrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | Cedar Rapids | 79 | A | 92 | $180 | $0 | 5 |
For the live list, including dealers graded since this page last updated, see the live RAM dealer rankings near Ottumwa, IA on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index.
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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 listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- 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. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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