Minnesota Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Minnesota? We analyzed 614 verified OTD quotes from 169 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Minnesota's average doc fee is $344 — $56 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 | Hayford Ford | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #2 | Luther Brookdale Honda | A 99.8/100 | 7 |
| #3 | Forest Lake Ford | A 99.8/100 | 3 |
| #4 | R.L. Brookdale Motors, Inc. | A 99.8/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Mercedes-Benz of St. Paul | A 99.8/100 | 4 |
| #6 | Audi Richfield | A 99.8/100 | 4 |
| #7 | Tom Kadlec Chevrolet | A 99.8/100 | 3 |
| #8 | Luther Nissan of Inver Grove | A 99.8/100 | 10 |
| #9 | Subaru of Rochester | A 99.8/100 | 4 |
| #10 | Buerkle Hyundai | A 99.8/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Minnesota
These Minnesota dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $344.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richfield Bloomington Honda | $463 | 11 |
| 2 | Saint Cloud Hyundai | $371 | 4 |
| 3 | Apple Ford Shakopee | $370 | 4 |
| 4 | Cornerstone Automotive | $360 | 9 |
| 5 | Luther Brookdale Honda | $350 | 7 |
| 6 | Forest Lake Ford | $350 | 3 |
| 7 | R.L. Brookdale Motors, Inc. | $350 | 3 |
| 8 | Mercedes-Benz of St. Paul | $350 | 4 |
| 9 | Audi Richfield | $350 | 4 |
| 10 | Tom Kadlec Chevrolet | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walser Toyota | C 70.1/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Porsche Minneapolis | C 72.5/100 | $350 | 9 |
| Luther Brookdale Toyota | C 76.5/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Morrie's Brooklyn Park Subaru | C 77.8/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Metropolitan Ford of Eden Prairie | C 78.8/100 | $350 | 4 |
| Carlson Toyota | C 79.6/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Walser Burnsville Mazda | B 81.8/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Mosaic Chrysler Zumbrota | B 81.8/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Freeway Ford Bloomington | B 81.8/100 | $350 | 4 |
| Morrie's 394 Hyundai | B 82.4/100 | $0 | 8 |
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