Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 387 of 1053 Minnesota car dealers from 1,044 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $333.
261 of 387 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 83 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 10, 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 1053 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 quotesTom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Luther Kia In Inver Grove
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, 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
Lupient Chevrolet
Bloomington, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Madelia Ford
Madelia, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mosaic Ford Zumbrota
Zumbrota, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
The Car Buying Center
Loretto, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Highway 60 Motor Sales
Kenyon, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bentley Minneapolis
Golden Valley, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Land Rover Richfield
Richfield, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mercedes-Benz of Rochester
Rochester, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Olson Chevrolet
Redwood Falls, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Volkswagen of Duluth
Hermantown, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
West End Lincoln
Minneapolis, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mills Lincoln of Brainerd
Baxter, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dondelinger Automotive
Brainerd, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
American Motors Inc
Farmington, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Inver Grove Ford
Inver Grove Heights, MN · 5 verified quotes
Miller Auto Plaza Buick GMC
St. Cloud, MN · 3 verified quotes
Nissan of Rochester
Rochester, MN · 3 verified quotes
Yarmon Ford Inc
Paynesville, MN · 3 verified quotes
Carlson Toyota
Minneapolis, MN · 6 verified quotes
Ryan Auto Mall
Monticello, MN · 8 verified quotes
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 1,044 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. 261 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: 77% 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.