Minnesota Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Minnesota? We analyzed 467 verified OTD quotes from 137 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Minnesota's average doc fee is $342 — $58 below the national average.
Minnesota Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Minnesota
The most transparent dealers in Minnesota based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lupient | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | St. Cloud Subaru | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #3 | Rosedale Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #4 | Hayford Ford | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #5 | Inver Grove Hyundai | A 100/100 | 13 |
| #6 | BMW Of Minnetonka | A 97.6/100 | 6 |
| #7 | Lupient Nissan Brooklyn Park | A 97.6/100 | 3 |
| #8 | St. Cloud Toyota | A 97.6/100 | 4 |
| #9 | R.L. Brookdale Motors, Inc. | A 97.6/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Forest Lake Ford | A 97.6/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Minnesota
These Minnesota dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $342.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornerstone Automotive | $383 | 6 |
| 2 | Saint Cloud Hyundai | $371 | 3 |
| 3 | Apple Ford Shakopee | $370 | 4 |
| 4 | Lupient | $350 | 3 |
| 5 | St. Cloud Subaru | $350 | 7 |
| 6 | Rosedale Chevrolet | $350 | 6 |
| 7 | Inver Grove Hyundai | $350 | 13 |
| 8 | BMW Of Minnetonka | $350 | 6 |
| 9 | Lupient Nissan Brooklyn Park | $350 | 3 |
| 10 | St. Cloud Toyota | $350 | 4 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Minnesota
These Minnesota dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud Hyundai | D 68.5/100 | $371 | 3 |
| Porsche Minneapolis | C 70.3/100 | $350 | 9 |
| Tom Kadlec Chevrolet | C 75.1/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Luther Brookdale Chevrolet | C 75.1/100 | $350 | 4 |
| Mosaic Chrysler Zumbrota | C 76.3/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Luther Brookdale Toyota | C 76.5/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Luther Infiniti Of Bloomington | C 77.5/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Apple Ford Lincoln Apple Valley | C 77.5/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Asa Auto Plaza Of Austin | C 77.5/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Metropolitan Ford Of Eden Prairie | C 79/100 | $350 | 4 |
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