Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 387 of 1054 Minnesota car dealers from 1,048 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $333.
262 of 387 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 83 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 9, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
40th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 387 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1054 dealers →Albany Chrysler Center, Inc.
Albany, MN
$38 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHayford Ford
Isanti, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesInver Grove Hyundai
Inver Grove Heights, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Kia In Inver Grove
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Tom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Morrie's Inver Grove Mazda
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
Rochester Mazda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Lupient Nissan
Brooklyn Park, MNBrooklyn Park, MN
Luther Nissan of Inver Grove
Inver Grove, MNInver Grove, MN
Eden Prairie Nissan
Eden Prairie, MNEden Prairie, MN
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More Dealers in Minnesota
Luther Bloomington Acura
Bloomington, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Minnesota Auto Sales
Minneapolis, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Muller (Contact: Carrel Rice)
Minneapolis, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nereson Chevrolet
Detroit Lakes, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nyhus Chevrolet Inc
Staples, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Willmar Auto
Willmar, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Motorwerks MINI
Golden Valley, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dp Enterprises
Graceville, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dahl Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Rochester
Rochester, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Quinn Motors
Shakopee, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Umansky Toyota
Waseca, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Harry Brown's
Faribault, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Harry Brown's Family Automotive
Faribault, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Jeff Belzer's Chevrolet
Lakeville, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kia of Mankato
Mankato, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kolar Cadillac
Hermantown, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kolar Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac
Hermantown, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Marthaler Honda
Albert Lea, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Morrie's Minnetonka Ford
Minnetonka, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
R. C. Bliss Ford
Faribault, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Minnesota doc fee law
Minnesota law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $350. A doc fee above that level on a Minnesota quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Minnesota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Minnesota?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 309 rated Minnesota dealers is $333, based on 1,048 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Minnesota doc fees at approximately $350.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Albany Chrysler Center, Inc., Hayford Ford, Inver Grove Hyundai lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 262 of 387 rated Minnesota dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Minnesota 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 Minnesota quotes are verified.
How Minnesota 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 Minnesota
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Minnesota is $333. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 78% of dealers in Minnesota 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.