Minnesota Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Minnesota? We analyzed 842 verified OTD quotes from 257 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 194 rated Minnesota dealers is $339, $61 below the national average, based on 842 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The North Star State
Minnesota's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
37th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Minnesota has the 37th-highest average doc fee of the 50 states we track, at $339.
- 179 of 257 rated Minnesota dealers earned an A for transparency; 37 earned a D or F.
- Albany Chrysler Center, Inc. in Albany is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 4 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Minnesota range from $23 to $1,663 — Morrie's Minnetonka Mazda charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Minnesota is theft protection, appearing on 46% of itemized quotes at an average of $390.
Minnesota Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Minnesota
The most transparent dealers in Minnesota, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Albany Chrysler Center, Inc.
Albany, MN
$44 below the Minnesota average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHayford Ford
Isanti, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRosedale Chevrolet
Roseville, MN
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesRochester Ford
Rochester, MNRochester, MN
Buerkle Hyundai
Saint Paul, MNSaint Paul, MN
Murphy Chevrolet Inc.
Foley, MNFoley, MN
Luther Westside Volkswagen
St. Louis Park, MNSt. Louis Park, MN
Luther St. Cloud Honda
Waite Park, MNWaite Park, MN
Luther Nissan Of Inver Grove
Inver Grove, MNInver Grove, MN
Luther Nissan
Inver Grove Heights, MNInver Grove Heights, MN
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Highest Doc Fees in Minnesota
These Minnesota dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $339.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morrie's Minnetonka Mazda | $508 | 3 |
| 2 | Marthaler Honda | $444 | 4 |
| 3 | Richfield Bloomington Honda | $430 | 14 |
| 4 | Saint Cloud Hyundai | $371 | 4 |
| 5 | Rochester Toyota | $370 | 13 |
| 6 | Apple Ford Shakopee | $370 | 6 |
| 7 | Rosedale Chevrolet | $350 | 8 |
| 8 | Rochester Ford | $350 | 7 |
| 9 | Buerkle Hyundai | $350 | 7 |
| 10 | Murphy Chevrolet Inc. | $350 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Chevrolet Cadillac | C 72.7/100 | $350 | 4 |
| Porsche Minneapolis | C 72.7/100 | $350 | 11 |
| Metropolitan Ford Of Eden Prairie | C 78.7/100 | $350 | 4 |
| Dodge Of Burnsville | C 79.1/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Luther Brookdale Toyota | C 79.2/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Walser Burnsville Mazda | B 80.5/100 | $327 | 12 |
| Walser Buick GMC Of Bloomington | B 81.7/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Freeway Ford Bloomington | B 81.7/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Mosaic Ford Zumbrota | B 81.7/100 | $350 | 3 |
| Ryan Auto Mall | B 82/100 | $0 | 9 |
Most Common Add-ons in Minnesota
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Minnesota, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Minnesota
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Minnesota?
Ford
33 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Chevrolet
26 dealers · Avg score: 94/100
Chrysler
15 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Toyota
14 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
Ram
11 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Hyundai
10 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Buick
10 dealers · Avg score: 94/100
Jeep
10 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Kia
10 dealers · Avg score: 65/100
GMC
9 dealers · Avg score: 94/100
Dodge
9 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Honda
9 dealers · Avg score: 97/100
Nissan
9 dealers · Avg score: 97/100
Subaru
8 dealers · Avg score: 96/100
Mazda
7 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
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How Minnesota compares to its neighbors
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Minnesota Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Minnesota?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee in Minnesota is $339, based on 842 verified out-the-door quotes from 194 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $61 below the $400 national average.
Which Minnesota dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Morrie's Minnetonka Mazda charges the highest verified doc fee in Minnesota at $508. Doc fees across the state range from $23 to $1,663.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Minnesota?
Albany Chrysler Center, Inc. in Albany is the highest-rated dealer in Minnesota with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 4 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Minnesota?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Minnesota dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 179 of 257 rated Minnesota dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.