Best Car Dealers in North Dakota
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 59 of 189 North Dakota car dealers from 87 verified out-the-door quotes. North Dakota's average doc fee is $290.
45 of 59 rated North Dakota dealers earn an A · 9 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Peace Garden State
North Dakota's dealer grade: A
90/100 average transparency score
42nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 59 dealers with verified quotes.
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Transparency Leaderboard
View all 189 dealers →Eide Subaru
Mandan, ND
$109 above the North Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesVision Ford
CarEdge CertifiedWahpeton, ND
$324 avg add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesCedric Theel Toyota
Bismarck, ND
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNorth Dakota Trucks LLC
Williston, NDWilliston, ND
Eide Ford Mandan
Mandan, NDMandan, ND
Grand Forks Subaru
Grand Forks, NDGrand Forks, ND
Kia of Fargo
Fargo, NDFargo, ND
Mazda of Fargo
Fargo, NDFargo, ND
Red Rock Chevrolet
Williston, NDWilliston, ND
Schwan Cadillac
Mandan, NDMandan, ND
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More Dealers in North Dakota
Puklich GMC
Valley City, ND
R. M. Stoudt Inc
Jamestown, ND
R. M. Stoudt Inc.
Jamestown, ND
Red Rock Auto of Watford City
Watford City, ND
Red Rock Chevrolet GMC LLC
Williston, ND
Red Rock Ford of Dickinson
Dickinson, ND
Red Rock Gmc, LLC
Williston, ND
Rides Auto Sales & Customes
Bismarck, ND
Rossten Auto Sales
Grand Forks, ND
Ryan Cadillac Minot
Minot, ND
Ryan Chevrolet
Minot, ND
Ryan Honda of Minot
Minot, ND
Ryan Honda of Williston
Williston, ND
Rydell Cadillac
Grand Forks, ND
Rydell Cars
Grand Forks, ND
Rydell Chevrolet
Grand Forks, ND
Rydell GMC
Grand Forks, ND
Rydell Honda of Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND
Rydell Nissan of Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND
Sax Motor Co.
Dickinson, ND
Dealers by City in North Dakota
North Dakota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in North Dakota?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 50 rated North Dakota dealers is $290, based on 87 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. North Dakota sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in North Dakota?
Eide Subaru, Vision Ford, Cedric Theel Toyota lead the North Dakota transparency rankings. 45 of 59 rated North Dakota dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are North Dakota 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 North Dakota quotes are verified.
How North Dakota 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 North Dakota
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in North Dakota is $290. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 93% of dealers in North Dakota 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.