Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 396 of 1050 Minnesota car dealers from 1,059 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $332.
271 of 396 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 396 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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Global Auto Usa
Saint Paul, MN
Global Luxury Imports
Ham Lake, MN
GMC of Rochester
Rochester, MN
Go Further Auto Sales LLC
Harris, MN
Goldengate Auto Sales LLC
Crystal, MN
Goldengateauto
Crystal, MN
Good Fella Motors
Blaine, MN
Goodguys Motor Co.
Waite Park, MN
Grand Rapids Chevrolet
Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids GMC
Grand Rapids, MN
Granite City Motor Car
Saint Joseph, MN
Grant County Motors
Wendell, MN
GreenLight Automotive
Elk River, MN
Greenway Motors
St. Cloud, MN
Grindstone Ford
Sandstone, MN
Gt Auto Sales
Ham Lake, MN
Gustavo Automotive Repair and Sale
Forest Lake, MN
Hardebeck Automotive
New London, MN
Harrison Ford of Mankato
Mankato, MN
Harry Brown's Chevrolet
Faribault, 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 320 rated Minnesota dealers is $332, based on 1,059 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. 271 of 396 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: 78% 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.