Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 394 of 1061 Minnesota car dealers from 1,057 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $332.
269 of 394 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 82 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 13, 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 394 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1061 dealers →Albany Chrysler Center, Inc.
Albany, MN
$37 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
Connell Car Care
Luverne, MN
Continental Auto Sales
Ramsey, MN
Coon Rapids CDJR
Coon Rapids, MN
Coon Rapids Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Coon Rapids, MN
Corner Garage Sales and Rental Inc
Blackduck, MN
Cornerstone Auto
Elk River, MN
Cornerstone Chevrolet
Monticello, MN
Cornerstone Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Elk River, MN
Country Chevrolet
Annandale, MN
Countryside Auto
Minneota, MN
Countryside Auto Inc
Austin, MN
Crew Automotive Group
Anoka, MN
Cu Auto
Saint Paul, MN
Cummings Mobility
Otsego, MN
D & T Auto Inc
Forest Lake, MN
D.r.'s Classic Cars
Lewiston, MN
Dahl GMC Winona
Winona, MN
Dahl Hyundai Rochester
Rochester, MN
Dahl Motors Chevrolet
Pipestone, MN
Dahl Motors GMC
Pipestone, MN
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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 318 rated Minnesota dealers is $332, based on 1,057 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. 269 of 394 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 $332. 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.