Best Car Dealers in Iowa
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 193 of 766 Iowa car dealers from 495 verified out-the-door quotes. Iowa's average doc fee is $199.
132 of 193 rated Iowa dealers earn an A · 24 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 22, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Hawkeye State
Iowa's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
49th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 193 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 766 dealers →Vaughn Automotive
Ottumwa, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesMcgrath Volkswagen Of Marion
Marion, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesDeery Brothers
West Burlington, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesLindquist Ford
Bettendorf, IABettendorf, IA
Mcgrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Cedar Rapids, IACedar Rapids, IA
Stivers Ford Lincoln
Waukee, IAWaukee, IA
C & S Car Company
Waterloo, IAWaterloo, IA
Keast Auto Center
Harlan, IAHarlan, IA
Kia Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA
Motor Inn Of Carroll
Carroll, IACarroll, IA
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More Dealers in Iowa
Pritchard's Lake Chevrolet
Clear Lake, IA · 4 verified quotes
Edwards Kia
Council Bluffs, IA · 3 verified quotes
Jim Baier Inc.
Fort Madison, IA · 3 verified quotes
Kimberly Chrysler Plymouth Inc
Davenport, IA · 3 verified quotes
Mcgrath Hyundai Of Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha, IA · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · 3 verified quotes
Toyota Of Muscatine
Muscatine, IA · 17 verified quotes
Granger Motors
Granger, IA · 4 verified quotes
Deery Brothers Chevrolet Inc
Pleasant Hill, IA · 3 verified quotes
Stew Hansen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat
Urbandale, IA · 3 verified quotes
Deery Brothers Nissan Of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · 8 verified quotes
Jerry's Ford Of Sheldon
Sheldon, IA · 8 verified quotes
Fort Dodge Ford Toyota
Fort Dodge, IA · 5 verified quotes
Vaughn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Ottumwa, IA · 7 verified quotes
Toyota Of Des Moines
Grimes, IA · 3 verified quotes
Finnin Kia
Dubuque, IA · 5 verified quotes
Dan Deery Toyota
Cedar Falls, IA · 26 verified quotes
Stew Hansen Hyundai
Clive, IA · 11 verified quotes
Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota
Fort Dodge, IA · 10 verified quotes
Cedar Rapids Toyota
Hiawatha, IA · 5 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Iowa
Iowa doc fee law
Iowa caps documentation fees at $180. Iowa dealers rarely deviate from the cap.
Iowa Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Iowa?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 131 rated Iowa dealers is $199, based on 495 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Iowa doc fees at approximately $180.
Who are the best car dealers in Iowa?
Vaughn Automotive, Mcgrath Volkswagen Of Marion, Deery Brothers lead the Iowa transparency rankings. 132 of 193 rated Iowa dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Iowa dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Iowa quotes are verified.
How Iowa compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Iowa
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Iowa is $199. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 79% of dealers in Iowa charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.