Transparency Verdict
Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac Cary earns a C.
Negotiate. Hard.
Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.
Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · NC
Collected Dec 11, 2025 – Dec 15, 2025 · Updated May 3, 2026
The full story
Why Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac Cary earned this grade
Between December 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.
✓ What they do well
1 thingThe price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
! Where to push back
2 thingsDoc fee is slightly padded
$799 is $1 above the NC average of $798. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
Add-ons are baked into almost every deal
100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,339. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.
TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.
6 verified OTD quotes from Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac Cary
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
1 vehicle transaction — 6 individual quotes
2025 Cadillac LYRIQ
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac Cary
- Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- This dealer often adds $1,339 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac Cary's doc fee?
Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac Cary charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NC average is $798. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac Cary add mandatory add-ons?
Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac Cary adds an average of $1,339 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac Cary a good dealer?
Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac Cary has a transparency score of 79/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
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 Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac Cary in NC, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.
Fee Transparency
30%Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.
Data Quality
10%More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to C.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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