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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Luther Brookdale Toyota
Minneapolis, MN · 13 verified quotes
Mills Ford Brainerd
Baxter, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Billion Chevrolet of Worthington
Worthington, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mth
Saint Cloud, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dondelinger Ford CDJR
Cohasset, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Asa Auto Plaza of Austin
Austin, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Deboer Chevrolet
Edgerton, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Good To Go Auto Sales LLC
Saint Paul, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
State Express Auto LLC
Forest Lake, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Usauto Fleet Group
Loretto, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Weelborg Chevrolet
New Ulm, MN · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Apple Used Autos Shakopee
Shakopee, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Asa Auto Plaza of Jackson
Jackson, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
A To Z Auto Center LLC
Minnesota City, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bloomington Acura
Bloomington, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Brau Motors
Arlington, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Budget Ben's Motors LLC
Ramsey, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Carlson
Hermantown, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Denaro Motors
Rochester, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Hibbing, MN · 1 verified quoteLimited 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 1,044 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.