Minnesota Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Minnesota? We analyzed 572 verified OTD quotes from 161 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Minnesota's average doc fee is $334 — $66 below the national average.
Minnesota Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Minnesota
The most transparent dealers in Minnesota based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rochester Ford | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | Hayford Ford | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #3 | Audi Richfield | A 99.5/100 | 4 |
| #4 | Buerkle Hyundai | A 99.5/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Inver Grove Honda | A 99.5/100 | 4 |
| #6 | Inver Grove Hyundai | A 99.5/100 | 13 |
| #7 | Lupient Nissan | A 99.5/100 | 7 |
| #8 | Luther Brookdale Chevrolet | A 99.5/100 | 5 |
| #9 | Luther Brookdale Honda | A 99.5/100 | 7 |
| #10 | Luther Hopkins Honda | A 99.5/100 | 5 |
Highest Doc Fees in Minnesota
These Minnesota dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $334.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richfield Bloomington Honda | $440 | 10 |
| 2 | Saint Cloud Hyundai | $371 | 4 |
| 3 | Apple Ford Shakopee | $370 | 4 |
| 4 | Audi Richfield | $350 | 4 |
| 5 | Buerkle Hyundai | $350 | 3 |
| 6 | Inver Grove Honda | $350 | 4 |
| 7 | Inver Grove Hyundai | $350 | 13 |
| 8 | Lupient Nissan | $350 | 7 |
| 9 | Luther Brookdale Chevrolet | $350 | 5 |
| 10 | Luther Brookdale Honda | $350 | 7 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Minnesota
These Minnesota dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Minneapolis | C 72.5/100 | $350 | 11 |
| Metropolitan Ford Of Eden Prairie | C 78.5/100 | $350 | 4 |
| Luther Brookdale Toyota | C 79.2/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Carlson Toyota | C 79.6/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Walser Toyota | B 81.5/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Mosaic Ford Zumbrota | B 81.5/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Freeway Ford Bloomington | B 81.5/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Ryan Auto Mall | B 82/100 | $0 | 9 |
| Walser Bloomington Toyota | B 83/100 | $350 | 11 |
| Rudy Luther Toyota | B 84.4/100 | $0 | 4 |
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