Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 398 of 1058 Minnesota car dealers from 1,065 verified out-the-door quotes. Minnesota's average doc fee is $332.
272 of 398 rated Minnesota dealers earn an A · 83 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 16, 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 398 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1058 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
Malo Motors
Fairmont, MN
Mankato Motor Company
Mankato, MN
Mankato Nissan
Mankato, MN
Mankato Volkswagen
Mankato, MN
Manz Auto Inc
Willmar, MN
Maplewood Auto Mall
Maplewood, MN
Marana Motors
Princeton, MN
Marshall Auto Exchange LLC
Marshall, MN
Marthaler Chevrolet of Glenwood
Glenwood, MN
Marthaler Honda Owatonna
Owatonna, MN
Martin Motors
Chisholm, MN
Marty's Auto Sales
Savage, MN
Matheson Automotive
Princeton, MN
Mathison Motors
Clearwater, MN
Matrix Auto Source
Farmington, MN
Mauer Chevrolet
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Mauer GMC
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Mauer Main Chevrolet
Anoka, MN
Maverick Automotive
Winthrop, MN
Mc Auto Sales
Lakeland, 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 321 rated Minnesota dealers is $332, based on 1,065 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. 272 of 398 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.