Best Car Dealers in Montana
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 134 of 244 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 244 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
Rimrock Snowy Mountains Ford
Lewistown, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Streamline Motors
Billings, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Denny Menholt Honda
Bozeman, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gm of Butte
Butte, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Denny Menholt Ford
Butte, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hardin Chevrolet
Hardin, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ressler of Belgrade
Belgrade, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lithia Ford of Missoula
Missoula, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mercedes-Benz of Billings
Billings, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
A & B Auto Sales
Ekalaka, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ford of Helena
Helena, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mildenberger Motors
Hamilton, MT · 4 verified quotes
Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings
Billings, MT · 3 verified quotes
Ressler Motors
Bozeman, MT · 4 verified quotes
Jim's Cars By Priced-Rite Auto Sales
Missoula, MT · 3 verified quotes
Tilleman Motor Company
Havre, MT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
A Plus Auto LLC
Great Falls, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bob Smith Mazda
Billings, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kevs Auto Sales
Helena, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Lewistown, MT · 2 verified quotesLimited 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.