Minnesota Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Minnesota? We analyzed 191 verified OTD quotes from 64 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Minnesota's benchmark doc fee is $125 — $45 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 | Inver Grove Honda | A 98.4/100 | 4 |
| #2 | St. Cloud Toyota | A 98.4/100 | 3 |
| #3 | BMW Of Minnetonka | A 98.4/100 | 6 |
| #4 | Luther Brookdale Volkswagen | A 98.4/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Cornerstone Automotive | A 98.1/100 | 4 |
| #6 | Tom Kadlec Honda | A 95.9/100 | 4 |
| #7 | Miller Auto Plaza | A 94.4/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Gilleland Chevrolet | A 93.4/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Feldmann Imports | A 92.5/100 | 4 |
| #10 | Apple Ford Apple Valley | A 92.4/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Minnesota
These Minnesota dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $125.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richfield Bloomington Honda | $463 | 5 |
| 2 | Apple Ford Shakopee | $370 | 4 |
| 3 | Cornerstone Automotive | $360 | 4 |
| 4 | Inver Grove Honda | $350 | 4 |
| 5 | St. Cloud Toyota | $350 | 3 |
| 6 | BMW Of Minnetonka | $350 | 6 |
| 7 | Luther Brookdale Volkswagen | $350 | 3 |
| 8 | Tom Kadlec Honda | $350 | 4 |
| 9 | Miller Auto Plaza | $350 | 5 |
| 10 | Gilleland Chevrolet | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake Ford | D 68.4/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Porsche Minneapolis | C 71.4/100 | $350 | 9 |
| Mosaic Chrysler Zumbrota | C 77.1/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Superior Ford | C 79.4/100 | $350 | 4 |
| Walser Bloomington Toyota | B 80.4/100 | $350 | 7 |
| Walser Burnsville Mazda | B 80.4/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Inver Grove Toyota | B 83/100 | $175 | 4 |
| Apple Ford Shakopee | B 84.3/100 | $370 | 4 |
| Richfield Bloomington Honda | B 85.4/100 | $463 | 5 |
| Carlson Toyota | B 85.5/100 | — | 4 |
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