Best Car Dealers in Montana
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 134 of 245 Montana car dealers from 198 verified out-the-door quotes. Montana's average doc fee is $347.
56 of 134 rated Montana dealers earn an A · 53 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
Big Sky Country
Montana's dealer grade: C
70/100 average transparency score
38th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 134 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 245 dealers →Kalispell Toyota
Kalispell, MT
$50 below the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesCars 4 U
Missoula, MT
$48 below the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLaurel Ford
Laurel, MT
$52 above the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLithia Toyota of Missoula
Missoula, MTMissoula, MT
Underriner Volvo Cars
Billings, MTBillings, MT
Lithia GMC of Helena
Helena, MTHelena, MT
Gallatin Subaru
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Don Aadsen
Ronan, MTRonan, MT
Toyota of Bozeman
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Volkswagen of Bozeman Vw
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
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More Dealers in Montana
Snyder Motors Inc.
Bozeman, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Subaru of Missoula
Missoula, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Underriner Hyundai
Billings, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Car Factory
Billings, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Clark Nissan
Kalispell, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Missoula Hyundai
Missoula, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Missoula Nissan
Missoula, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Helena
Helena, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Don Aadsen Ford
Ronan, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
J.C. Billion GMC
Bozeman, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Ressler Cadillac
Bozeman, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Don K Whitefish
Whitefish, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rimrock Used Auto
Billings, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob's Auto Mart
Lewistown, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Noller Automotive Supercenter
Kalispell, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Don K Subaru
Whitefish, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Corwin Honda Kalispell
Kalispell, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Underriner Honda
Billings, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rp Motors
Livingston, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Drm Motors LLC
Dillon, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Montana Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Montana?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 86 rated Montana dealers is $347, based on 198 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Montana sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Montana?
Kalispell Toyota, Cars 4 U, Laurel Ford lead the Montana transparency rankings. 56 of 134 rated Montana dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Montana 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 Montana quotes are verified.
How Montana 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 Montana
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Montana is $347. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 83% of dealers in Montana 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.