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Capital Lincoln of Wilmington earns a B.
Early deals look mostly fair. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
- $899
- Median dealer fees
- 75%
- Quoted add-ons
$33 above NC median
On 3 of 4 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Wilmington, NCUpdated How we score dealersPart of Capital Automotive Group
The full story
Why Capital Lincoln of Wilmington earned this grade
Capital Lincoln Of Wilmington received a B based on four verified quotes from December 2025 through October 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, vehicle selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees are itemized — All four quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees, averaging $899.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $899, about $33 above the Median state fee in NC of $866.13, the middle fee reference for the state. All four quotes were above that reference, so ask whether the dealer fee can be reduced.
Required extras are the bigger cost to clarify: three quotes listed required extras averaging $824.05, and all three included a charge above $0. Ask which extras are required, whether any can be removed, and get the vehicle selling price, fees, extras, taxes, and government charges itemized in writing before agreeing.
4 verified OTD quotes from Capital Lincoln of Wilmington
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions
All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Capital Lincoln of Wilmington
- 3 of 4 quotes included add-ons (Window Tint, Door Edge Guards and c, SC PERSONAL PROPERTY), not marked optional.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Oct 2026.
- Limited data (4 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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On the lot right now
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Current Inventory
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Median Price
74
Median Days Listed
15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Capital Lincoln of Wilmington charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Capital Lincoln of Wilmington charges $899 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $618 when present. Capital Lincoln of Wilmington earns Transparency Grade B (81/100).
Does Capital Lincoln of Wilmington add dealer add-ons?
Capital Lincoln of Wilmington adds an average of $618 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 3 of 4 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Capital Lincoln of Wilmington a good dealership?
Capital Lincoln of Wilmington has a transparency score of 81/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Capital Lincoln of Wilmington?
CarEdge reviews Capital Lincoln of Wilmington on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (81/100), with dealer fees of $899 versus an NC median of $866. Quoted add-ons appeared on 3 of 4 quotes in the past year.
Is Capital Lincoln of Wilmington a transparent Lincoln dealer in Wilmington?
Yes. Capital Lincoln of Wilmington holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (81/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Capital Lincoln of Wilmington compare to other Lincoln dealers?
You can compare Capital Lincoln of Wilmington's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Lincoln dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Lincoln dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Lincoln Dealerships in the US ranks Lincoln dealers on the same data.
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How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Capital Lincoln of Wilmington in Wilmington, NC, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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