Best Car Dealers in Minnesota
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 398 of 1061 Minnesota car dealers from 1,064 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 17, 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 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
Look up any dealer’s transparency grade
Search 24,000+ dealers by name, brand, city, or zip.
More Dealers in Minnesota
Mtz Automotive LLC
Princeton, MN
Murphy Chevrolet
Foley, MN
Muscatell GMC
Detroit Lakes, MN
Mystic Auto Sales
Savage, MN
Mystique Auto Sales
Blaine, MN
Neal Motors
Raymond, MN
Neighbors Auto Group
Park Rapids, MN
Neighbors Chevrolet
Warroad, MN
Neighbors Ford of Park Rapids
Park Rapids, MN
Nelson Auto Center
Fergus Falls, MN
Nelson Auto Center CDJR
Fergus Falls, MN
Nelson Auto Sales
North Branch, MN
Nelson GMC
Fergus Falls, MN
New Duluth Auto
Duluth, MN
Nexgen Auto
Zimmerman, MN
Nice Cars Auto Inc
Minneapolis, MN
Nick's Auto Sales
Moorhead, MN
Nk Auto Sales
Alexandria, MN
Nolan Baker Ford Sales Inc.
Kerkhoven, MN
North 61 Auto Sales
Hugo, 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 1,064 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.