Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 394 of 1050 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 1050 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
Dan Welle Southtown CDJR
Sauk Centre, MN
Dans of Big Lake
Big Lake, MN
Dave Syverson Auto Center
Albert Lea, MN
Dave Syverson Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Albert Lea, MN
Dave Syverson Nissan
Albert Lea, MN
Dave Syverson Volkswagen, Inc.
Albert Lea, MN
Davis Chevrolet of Delano
Delano, MN
Daystarr Motors
Minnetonka, MN
Dean's Northtown Auto
Mankato, MN
Dedicated Auto Sales Inc
Elk River, MN
Detroit Lakes Chrysler Dodge
Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes Ford
Detroit Lakes, MN
Diamond Auto Inc.
Ramsey, MN
Direct Auto Sales LLC
Loretto, MN
Discount Motors LLC
Big Lake, MN
Ditiunp Auto Sale LLC
Harris, MN
Division Auto Sales
St. Cloud, MN
Dleon Auto Import LLC
Jordan, MN
Dlm Distribution
Lake Crystal, MN
Dn Auto Sales LLC
Elk River, MN
Dealers by City in Minnesota
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.