Minnesota Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Minnesota? We analyzed 667 verified OTD quotes from 206 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 206 rated Minnesota dealers is $294, $106 below the national average, based on 667 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
39th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Minnesota has the 39th-highest average doc fee of the 53 states we track, at $294.
- 142 of 206 rated Minnesota dealers earned an A for transparency; 28 earned a D or F.
- Rochester Ford in Rochester is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Minnesota range from $0 to $724 — Richfield Bloomington Honda charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Minnesota is theft protection, appearing on 48% of itemized quotes at an average of $399.
Minnesota Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Minnesota
The most transparent dealers in Minnesota, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Rochester Ford
Rochester, MN
$128 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHayford Ford
Isanti, MN
$41 above the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Richfield
Richfield, MN
$56 above the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Luther St. Cloud Honda
Waite Park, MNWaite Park, MN
Subaru Of Rochester
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
St. Cloud Toyota
Waite Park, MNWaite Park, MN
St. Cloud Subaru
St. Cloud, MNSt. Cloud, MN
Luther Nissan Of Inver Grove
Inver Grove, MNInver Grove, MN
Buerkle Hyundai
Saint Paul, MNSaint Paul, MN
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Highest Doc Fees in Minnesota
These Minnesota dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $294.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richfield Bloomington Honda | $463 | 11 |
| 2 | Saint Cloud Hyundai | $371 | 4 |
| 3 | Rochester Toyota | $370 | 6 |
| 4 | Apple Ford Shakopee | $370 | 6 |
| 5 | Audi Richfield | $350 | 4 |
| 6 | Tom Kadlec Honda | $350 | 8 |
| 7 | Luther St. Cloud Honda | $350 | 3 |
| 8 | Subaru Of Rochester | $350 | 6 |
| 9 | St. Cloud Toyota | $350 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Chevrolet Cadillac | D 60.1/100 | $350 | 4 |
| Porsche Minneapolis | C 72.6/100 | $350 | 11 |
| Metropolitan Ford Of Eden Prairie | C 78.6/100 | $350 | 4 |
| Luther Brookdale Toyota | C 79.2/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Rudy Luther Toyota | C 79.7/100 | $150 | 7 |
| Walser Burnsville Mazda | B 81/100 | $303 | 9 |
| Mosaic Ford Zumbrota | B 81.6/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Freeway Ford Bloomington | B 81.6/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Walser Buick GMC Of Bloomington | B 81.6/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Ryan Auto Mall | B 82/100 | $0 | 9 |
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
24 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Chevrolet
23 dealers · Avg score: 94/100
Toyota
13 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
Chrysler
13 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Jeep
11 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Ram
11 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Buick
10 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Honda
9 dealers · Avg score: 96/100
Nissan
9 dealers · Avg score: 97/100
Hyundai
9 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
GMC
9 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Dodge
9 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Kia
9 dealers · Avg score: 62/100
Subaru
7 dealers · Avg score: 95/100
Mazda
7 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
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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 July 2026, the average documentation fee in Minnesota is $294, based on 667 verified out-the-door quotes from 206 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $106 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 $463. Doc fees across the state range from $0 to $724.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Minnesota?
Rochester Ford in Rochester is the highest-rated dealer in Minnesota with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 3 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. 142 of 206 rated Minnesota dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.