Minnesota Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Minnesota? We analyzed 308 verified OTD quotes from 95 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Minnesota's benchmark doc fee is $125 — $109 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 Hyundai | A 100/100 | 13 |
| #2 | Hayford Ford | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #3 | Rosedale Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #4 | St. Cloud Subaru | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #5 | BMW Of Minnetonka | A 98.3/100 | 6 |
| #6 | Forest Lake Ford | A 98.3/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Inver Grove Honda | A 98.3/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Schmelz Countryside | A 97.5/100 | 8 |
| #9 | Luther Brookdale Volkswagen | A 95.1/100 | 3 |
| #10 | St. Cloud Toyota | A 95.1/100 | 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 | 7 |
| 2 | Apple Ford Shakopee | $370 | 4 |
| 3 | Inver Grove Hyundai | $350 | 13 |
| 4 | Rosedale Chevrolet | $350 | 6 |
| 5 | St. Cloud Subaru | $350 | 7 |
| 6 | BMW Of Minnetonka | $350 | 6 |
| 7 | Forest Lake Ford | $350 | 3 |
| 8 | Inver Grove Honda | $350 | 4 |
| 9 | Schmelz Countryside | $350 | 8 |
| 10 | Luther Brookdale Volkswagen | $350 | 3 |
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 70.9/100 | $350 | 9 |
| Rudy Luther Toyota | C 71.9/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Carlson Toyota | C 73.5/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Walser Bloomington Toyota | C 76.6/100 | $350 | 7 |
| Mosaic Chrysler Zumbrota | C 76.9/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Inver Grove Toyota | C 79.1/100 | $175 | 4 |
| Superior Ford | C 79.3/100 | $350 | 4 |
| Walser Burnsville Mazda | B 80.3/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Apple Ford Shakopee | B 84.2/100 | $370 | 4 |
| Richfield Bloomington Honda | B 85.5/100 | $463 | 7 |
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