Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 257 of 1017 Minnesota car dealers from 841 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $339.
179 of 257 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 37 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
37th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 257 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1017 dealers →Albany Chrysler Center, Inc.
Albany, MN
$44 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHayford Ford
Isanti, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesWalser Polar Mazda
White Bear Lake, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWalser Nissan Wayzata
Wayzata, MNWayzata, MN
Lupient Kia Nissan
Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis, MN
Tom Kadlec Honda
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Lupient Nissan
Brooklyn Park, MNBrooklyn Park, MN
Luther Brookdale Chevrolet
Brooklyn Center, MNBrooklyn Center, MN
Luther Brookdale Volkswagen
Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis, MN
Luther Hopkins Honda
Hopkins, MNHopkins, MN
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Mankato, MN · 4 verified quotes
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Saint Paul, MN · 7 verified quotes
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Apple Lincoln Apple Valley
Apple Valley, MN · 6 verified quotes
Cornerstone Ford
Elk River, MN · 3 verified quotes
Weelborg Ford
Redwood Falls, MN · 3 verified quotes
Gilleland Chevrolet
St. Cloud, MN · 6 verified quotes
Lupient Buick GMC
Golden Valley, MN · 5 verified quotes
North Imports
Burnsville, MN · 3 verified quotes
Walser Nissan Coon Rapids
Minneapolis, MN · 14 verified quotes
Morrie's Auto Group
Minnetonka, MN · 47 verified quotes
Rochester Mazda
Rochester, MN · 10 verified quotes
Saint Cloud Hyundai
Waite Park, MN · 4 verified quotes
Eden Prairie Nissan
Eden Prairie, MN · 7 verified quotes
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Minnesota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Minnesota?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 194 rated Minnesota dealers is $339, based on 841 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Minnesota?
Albany Chrysler Center, Inc., Hayford Ford, Walser Polar Mazda lead the Minnesota transparency rankings. 179 of 257 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 $339. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 71% 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.