Minnesota Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Minnesota? We analyzed 922 verified OTD quotes from 301 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of August 2026, the average doc fee at 223 rated Minnesota dealers is $331, $69 below the national average, based on 922 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Aug 17, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
38th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Minnesota has the 38th-highest average doc fee of the 51 states we track, at $331.
- 210 of 301 rated Minnesota dealers earned an A for transparency; 41 earned a D or F.
- Albany Chrysler Center, Inc. in Albany is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 4 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Minnesota range from $23 to $1,500 — Richfield Bloomington Honda charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Minnesota is theft protection, appearing on 46% of itemized quotes at an average of $388.
Minnesota Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Minnesota
The most transparent dealers in Minnesota, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Albany Chrysler Center, Inc.
Albany, MN
$36 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHayford Ford
Isanti, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRoyal Drive
Newport, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesRosedale Chevrolet
Roseville, MNRoseville, MN
Rochester Ford
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Diamond Buick GMC Of Alexandria
Alexandria, MNAlexandria, MN
Murphy Chevrolet Inc.
Foley, MNFoley, MN
Morrie's Minnetonka Mazda
Hopkins, MNHopkins, MN
St. Cloud Subaru
St. Cloud, MNSt. Cloud, MN
Apple Autos
White Bear Lake, MNWhite Bear Lake, MN
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Highest Doc Fees in Minnesota
These Minnesota dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $331.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richfield Bloomington Honda | $430 | 14 |
| 2 | Saint Cloud Hyundai | $371 | 4 |
| 3 | Rochester Toyota | $370 | 13 |
| 4 | Apple Ford Shakopee | $370 | 6 |
| 5 | Rosedale Chevrolet | $350 | 8 |
| 6 | Rochester Ford | $350 | 7 |
| 7 | Diamond Buick GMC Of Alexandria | $350 | 4 |
| 8 | Murphy Chevrolet Inc. | $350 | 3 |
| 9 | Morrie's Minnetonka Mazda | $350 | 3 |
| 10 | St. Cloud Subaru | $350 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Minneapolis | C 72/100 | $350 | 11 |
| Metropolitan Ford Of Eden Prairie | C 78/100 | $350 | 4 |
| House Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | C 79/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Luther Brookdale Toyota | C 79/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Lake Country Toyota | B 81/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Walser Buick GMC Of Bloomington | B 81/100 | $350 | 3 |
| House Chevrolet Cadillac | B 81/100 | $350 | 5 |
| Freeway Ford Bloomington | B 81/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Morrie's Golden Valley Cadillac | B 81/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Mosaic Ford Zumbrota | B 81/100 | $350 | 3 |
Most Common Add-ons in Minnesota
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Minnesota, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Minnesota
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Minnesota?
Ford
36 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Chevrolet
27 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Chrysler
19 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Toyota
15 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
Jeep
14 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Ram
14 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Dodge
13 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Buick
11 dealers · Avg score: 94/100
Kia
11 dealers · Avg score: 68/100
Subaru
10 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
GMC
10 dealers · Avg score: 94/100
Nissan
9 dealers · Avg score: 96/100
Hyundai
9 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
Honda
8 dealers · Avg score: 97/100
Lincoln
7 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
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How Minnesota compares to its neighbors
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Minnesota Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Minnesota?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee in Minnesota is $331, based on 922 verified out-the-door quotes from 223 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $69 below the $400 national average.
Which Minnesota dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Richfield Bloomington Honda charges the highest verified doc fee in Minnesota at $430. Doc fees across the state range from $23 to $1,500.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Minnesota?
Albany Chrysler Center, Inc. in Albany is the highest-rated dealer in Minnesota with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 4 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Minnesota?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Minnesota dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 210 of 301 rated Minnesota dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.