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Prime Cars Inc earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$375
Doc fee

$375 below NC avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 2 recent quotes

2
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 1 car

Limited confidenceWinston-Salem, NCUpdated How we score dealers

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Winston-Salem, NC

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The full story

Why Prime Cars Inc earned this grade

Between October 2025 and October 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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 thing

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$375 is $375 below the NC average of $750. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

1 thing

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 6.2% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,170 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

2 verified OTD quotes from Prime Cars Inc

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 — 2 individual quotes

2015 Volkswagen TIGUAN

SUsed2 quotes
$6,275
$375doc feeNo add-onsSaved $609
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At a Glance

Doc fee ($375) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected

Tips for Prime Cars Inc

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($375) is at or below NC average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Prime Cars Inc charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Prime Cars Inc charges a $375 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Prime Cars Inc earns Transparency Grade A, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).

What is the doc fee at Prime Cars Inc?

Prime Cars Inc charges a typical documentation fee of $375. The NC average is $750. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Prime Cars Inc add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Prime Cars Inc typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 2 recent verified quotes.

Is Prime Cars Inc a good dealership?

Prime Cars Inc earns a Grade A, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Prime Cars Inc has 3 verified quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Prime Cars Inc?

CarEdge reviews Prime Cars Inc on 2 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $375 versus an NC average of $750. None of its 2 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is Prime Cars Inc a transparent car dealer in Winston-Salem?

CarEdge has limited data on Prime Cars Inc so far. Prime Cars Inc holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

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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 Prime Cars Inc in Winston-Salem, NC, that has meant 2 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
73
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$375
NC avg$750
National avg$404

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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